GM1 GH.OPS.500 Cargo and mail handling -- General requirements

Q: Are cargo warehouse activities that are not directly related to GH.OPS.500(c)(1) and (c)(2) included in the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20?

No, the activities occurring at the cargo warehouse that are not directly related to points GH.OPS.500(c)(1) and (c)(2) are not included in the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20.

Q: What specific functions must a cargo handling facility be authorised to perform to be considered a cargo warehouse under the regulation?

It must be authorised to accept cargo ready for carriage, storage and final build-up, and to perform final checks before air transport.

Q: Where must a cargo handling facility be located to be considered a cargo warehouse in the scope of the regulation?

It must be located at the aerodrome premises or adjacent to it (i.e. in its immediate vicinity).

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GM1 GH.OPS.500 Cargo and mail handling — General requirements

ED Decision 2025/007/R

CARGO HANDLING ACTIVITIES IN A CARGO WAREHOUSE

(a) A cargo warehouse in the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20 is any cargo handling facility located at the aerodrome premises or adjacent to it (i.e. in its immediate vicinity) that is authorised to accept cargo ready for carriage, storage and final build-up, and to perform final checks before air transport.

(b) The cargo warehouse activities are more diverse and cover more aspects of the cargo transportation chain than those related to the preparation of cargo to ensure flight safety.

(c) The activities occurring at the cargo warehouse that are not directly related to points GH.OPS.500(c(1) and (c)(2) are not included in the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20.

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Source-Title: GM1 GH.OPS.500 Cargo and mail handling -- General requirements View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23479 Compare versions

Domain: Ground Handling

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 27 March, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 8 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/007/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-GH.OPS

Typeofcontent: GM to DR

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR