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1. Why Athens? Cargo in a nutshell There are several good reasons for flying your cargo through Athens Strategic position  Southeastern gateway to Europe  Proximity to major seaport (Port of Piraeus)  Fast access to the Balkans  Multimodal transport potential Functional environment  24-hour airport operation, no slot & night constraints  Two independent runways  New flexible infrastructure, modern technology & equipment  Extended customs working hours  High standards of safety & security  EU Border Inspection Post for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control Dedicated people  AIA acting as guarantor of airport users‟ interests  Airport Cargo Community Committee (ACCC) as a communication & development platform  AIA acting as a coordinator of the cargo community and developer of new cargo-relevant projects Attractive incentives for airlines  Competitive handling environment  Incentive scheme for new or additional cargo flights  Multiple incentive programmes for airlines operating passenger aircraft page 2