Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has boosted its cool chain capabilities in the US through the expansion of the carrier’s network with Worldwide Flight Services.
Etihad Cargo’s customers can now get end-to-end cargo services via the carrier’s PharmaLife and FreshForward products, in addition to the cargo handling facilities and services offered by Worldwide Flight Services at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Washington Dulles International Airport.
Etihad Cargo recently expanded its network with Worldwide Flight Services to incorporate all the carrier’s US stations. Before adding Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the carrier partnered with Worldwide Flight Services in New York and Washington. Worldwide Flight Services operates specialised facilities for the handling of perishables and pharmaceutical commodities.
At JFK, two cool rooms provide storage for perishables and pharmaceuticals requiring temperatures of between +2 to +8 and +15 to +25 degrees Celsius. The JFK facility also features a ramp area located immediately behind the building and organised ULD storage area with a new racking system.
