Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Cargo has opened a pharmaceutical cold store at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Prior to the opening of the new pharmaceutical store Etihad Cargo transported over 50,000 tonnes of temperature-controlled products at the carrier’s Abu Dhabi hub.
The expanded, dedicated pharmaceutical hub will double the airport’s coldchain storage capacity.
“The expanded infrastructure will offer best-in-class pharmaceutical shipment solutions to Etihad Cargo’s customers and is the latest step in supporting Abu Dhabi’s vision to cement its position as a global pharmaceuticals and life sciences hub,” said Martin Drew, senior vice president global sales and cargo, Etihad Aviation Group.
“This joint venture located at Etihad Cargo’s hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport provides the perfect location to link the Middle East to not only Asia and Europe, but also the US and Africa,” he said.
The additional 3,000 square-metre site includes bulk loading docks with levellers, high-speed roll-up shutters, insulation and a real-time temperature monitoring system. The new facility will also feature new x-ray screening for customs inspections within a fully temperature-controlled environment and new dedicated thermal covers.
