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From Acceptance to Delivery— Smarter Cargo Systems Designs

Accelerating your supply chain with optimized cargo handling systems designs and strategic logistics planning.

Expansive cargo facility with conveyor belts, shelves, and storage racks for efficient goods management.

Global Leaders in Air Cargo System Design — From Vision to Delivery

BNP has played a key role in the design and implementation of some of the world's most advanced large-scale air cargo systems, including major international hubs in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Doha. Our expertise spans every stage of development—from master planning and facility design to cargo system design and project management.

System Requirements and Analysis

We capture the client's processes into a process model, data mine from existing sources, determine processing unit capacities, and calculate requirements for numerical requirements.

Specifications

Preparation of scope of work, technical specifications, performance, and detailed equipment requirements.

Design

We craft cost-effective cargo system options tailored to project needs. We blend innovation and practicality to create solutions that enhance efficiency and operational excellence.

Simulation

Our simulations explore scenarios and verify designs prior to procurement and allow for system modifications to be made during the design phase, reducing future construction risks.

Bidding Assistance

We help pre-qualify vendors, issue bid documents, and support bid evaluations—providing valuable insights thanks to BNP's deep industry knowledge, market pricing expertise, and contract experience.

Program/Project Management

We develop a plan including stakeholder engagement, cost estimating, construction schedules and sequencing, and progress reporting.

Construction Administration

BNP provides construction administration, including submittal reviews, progress assessment, program management, site supervision, and acceptance testing.

Map of BNP Associates global office locations

21 Offices. Global Expertise, Delivered Locally.

With twenty-one offices around the world, serving six continents, and a dedicated team of aviation and supply chain specialists, BNP Associates, Inc. delivers unmatched expertise and a collaborative approach to every project. For over 55 years, we've been the trusted partner for airports and airlines worldwide—committed to excellence and client success.

Our Global Offices

Alexandria, Virginia

1608 Old Stage Road, Alexandria, VA 22308, USA — Phone: +1 (203) 206-0533

Auckland, New Zealand

195 Main Highway, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051, New Zealand — Phone: +64 9 871 0644

Bangalore, India

16th Floor, #1604, MSR North Tower, 560045 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India — Phone: +91 99016 66197

Barcelona, Spain

Passeig del Mare Nostrum, 15, Barcelona, 08039, Spain

Beijing, China

Room B7817, 6th Floor, Building 30, No. 8 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Chicago, Illinois

5600 N. River Rd., Suite 800, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA — Phone: +1 312-219-5554

Copenhagen, Denmark

Lyngby Hovedgade 10 C, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

Cuenca, Ecuador

Remigio Tamariz 1-62 y Avda. Solano, Cuenca, Azuay 10203, Ecuador — Phone: +593 98 391 7526

Dallas, Texas

2505 N. Hwy 360, Suite 470, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, USA — Phone: +1 469-458-6879

Denver, Colorado

1999 Broadway, Suite 3500, Denver, CO 80202, USA — Phone: +1 720-374-4930

Dubai

31st Floor, Office 6, i-Rise Building, Hessa Street, Barsha Heights, Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Phone: +971 4 422 8592

Fairfield, Connecticut

1981 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA — Phone: +1 203-792-3000

Hong Kong

Unit 1605, 16/F, Wai Wah Commercial Centre, 6 Wilmer Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, China — Phone: +852 2377 0702

Lima, Peru

Av Javier Prado Oeste 2061, dpto 303, Lima, San Isidro, Peru

London

Suite B 2nd Floor, 4 Heathrow Boulevard, 284 Bath Road, Sipson, West Drayton UB7 0DQ, United Kingdom — Phone: +44 20 4558 7384

Madrid, Spain

Av. de Castilla 2, Building "D", 2nd Floor, Madrid, San Fernando de Henares 28830, Spain

Miami, Florida

2153 Coral Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33145, USA

New York, New York

1411 Broadway, Floor 16, New York, NY 10018, USA — Phone: +1 (212) 776-9900

Shenzhen, China

3002 Caitian South Road, Caihong Xindu, Haiying Building 10F03M Futian Street, Futian District Shenzhen, Guangdong, China — Phone: +86 755 8671 5069

Singapore

970 Toa Payoh North #04-16/17, 318992, Singapore — Phone: +65 6451 0035

Tampa, Florida

1408 N. Westshore Blvd. Suite 305, Tampa, FL 33607, USA — Phone: +1 813-501-1588

Toronto, Canada

2425 Matheson Boulevard East, 8th Floor, Mississauga, Canada L4W 5K4, Canada

Understanding Cargo Systems: Common Questions

Want to learn more about our cargo handling project experience? These frequently asked questions cover a range of popular topics.

Does BNP have experience with multi-level facilities?

Yes, we have designed most of the world's largest multi-level cargo facilities.

Does BNP outsource any of the design process?

No, BNP does all cargo services projects in-house.

Does BNP design cargo projects of all sizes?

We design projects from single-level with low or no automation up to multi-level, highly-automated systems.

Do you have experience with automated-guided vehicles?

BNP has multiple projects that use automated-guided vehicles, both for unit load device and consignment systems.

Stacked cargo boxes on airport tarmac with an aircraft in the background at sunset.
BNP team expertise

Our Team Provides Expertise Across All Aviation Systems

BNP provides expert consulting to the air transportation, cargo, and supply chain industries. We've worked on thousands of projects worldwide, from small manual system upgrades to the largest automated material handling systems.

Get in Touch with BNP to Learn More

We're here to support you—answering questions, overcoming challenges, and delivering innovative solutions that align with your goals. Contact us and let us know how we can help!