Heathrow, UK: Freight forwarder Rhenus is offering new temperature-controlled storage space for perishable products at the company’s London Heathrow base. The 1,209 cubic metres of temperature-controlled storagis regulated from 0 to 8 Celsius.
Rhenus says it has become one of the few freight forwarders with the capability to store and build Unit Load Devices within a chilled environment at London Heathrow. The company says the temperature-controlled perishables handling facility will streamline operations for Rhenus customers by minimising handling and complexity, preserving the integrity of the cold chain, and enhancing supply chain control.
Rhenus also incorporates security measures into its operations, augmenting its screening capabilities in line with Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority standards and requirements.
The combination of dual view X-ray electromagnetic scanner will enable security screenings of 30 pallets per hour, inspecting non-metallic cargo shipments. This includes all perishable products, such as flowers, paper, plastics, and wood products.
George Mead, head, Rhenus Fresh, UK, said: “This investment expands our unique selling proposition, appealing to a wider range of customers seeking temperature control for various products, such as flowers, meats, dairy, fruits and vegetables, and fish. Additionally, we are equipped to transport items with a slightly prolonged shelf life, requiring storage and subsequent export, including segmented ocean shipments.”
Following the launch of Rhenus Fresh department in Norway and the Netherlands, the Rhenus Fresh team in the UK was launched in 2023 as a specialist perishables service.
