Basel, Switzerland: Swissport has opened a new temperature-controlled pharma store at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse that allows it to consolidate shipments at the airport and reduce truck journeys.
The new “Cool+Connect” site is larger than the existing pharma area and expands Swissport’s overall pharma capacity at the airport from 94sq m to 230sq m.
The new infrastructure seamlessly ensures the integrity of pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive goods (2-8°C) throughout the loading process. By consolidating shipments from the same suppliers in a single truck instead of several as before, CO2 emissions and handling time are reduced, as transport outside the airport is no longer necessary.
“By consolidating shipments from the same suppliers in a single truck instead of several as before, CO2 emissions and handling time are reduced by around 70% (from 4.5 to 1.5 hours),” Swissport said.
“‘Cool+Connect’ is the first of its kind and we are proud to offer this innovation to our customers at EuroAirport,” said Andreas Behnke, station manager Basel, and member of the Swissport Global Cargo committee.
“The cool chain infrastructure for pharmaceutical centers with many refrigerated containers meets a global need in the logistics industry.”
