Etihad Cargo deploys cool dollies at Abu Dhabi

Source: Etihad Cargo

Etihad Cargo has begun using cool dollies at its Abu Dhabi hub to protect pharmaceutical and perishable shipments when being transported around the airport.

The cool dollies, launched in partnership with Etihad Airport Services Cargo, offer a closed, temperature-controlled system for the movement of cargo between the carrier’s aircraft and cool chain warehouse.

They can be set to a range of temperatures anywhere between 2 and 25 degrees Celsius, and an in-built alarm system sends alerts if the temperature fluctuates beyond the set parameters

The refrigeration cell is made with a single-piece fibreglass panel and reinforced wall, roof and floor panels.

Thomas Schürmann, head of cargo operations & delivery at Etihad Cargo, said: “Etihad Cargo is committed to the safe, reliable and robust transportation of temperature-sensitive cargo via its IATA CEIV Pharma-certified PharmaLife and IATA CEIV Fresh-certified products.

“Part of this commitment is ensuring cargo is transported between the aircraft and cool chain facilities as fast as possible and mitigating the risks associated with outdoor and environmental conditions during the cargo’s journey.

“Etihad Cargo and Etihad Airport Services Cargo have partnered to introduce dedicated cool dollies at the carrier’s Abu Dhabi Airport hub to minimise the time that temperature-sensitive cargo is exposed to external factors, such as high temperatures.”

The deployment of cool dollies is the latest in a series of investments made by the carrier since launching its PharmaLife service.

This includes the use of thermal covers and the opening of the carrier’s dedicated pharma hub.

The 3,300 sq m facility offers Road Feeder Service loading docks with levellers, insulation and floor work for faster loading with stricter temperature controls, increased storage space, additional build-up and breakdown zones and upgraded cool chain facilities for pharma handling and storage operations.

Last year, the carrier reported a 37% year-on-year increase in pharma volumes.

Etihad Cargo reports record pharma volumes

 

Share this story

Related Topics

Latest airlines news

MSC Air Cargo selects Hactl for Hong Kong handling

MSC Air Cargo has selected Hactl to provide cargo handling services on its recently launched flights to Hong Kong. The…

Read More

Share this story

Air cargo market records nine months of double-digit growth

August was the ninth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth for the global air cargo market boosted by global trade…

Read More

Share this story

SAF leads the way for aviation emissions reduction but has its challenges

Air cargo and aviation in general generate a large amount of C02 emissions. The International Council on Clean Transportation estimates…

Read More

Share this story

Damian Brett

Damian Brett
I have been writing about the freight and logistics industry since 2007 when I joined International Freighting Weekly to cover the shipping sector. After a stint in PR, I have gone on to work for Containerisation International and Lloyds List - where I was editor of container shipping - before joining Air Cargo News in 2015. Contact me on [email protected]