IAG Cargo expands Madrid perishables facility
01 / 05 / 2024
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IAG Cargo has invested €1.5m into the expansion of its temperature-controlled perishables facility in Madrid which will increase the total capacity of the facility by 45%.
The facility will include 1,340 sq m of dedicated temperature-controlled space for perishable goods, offering customers the largest cooling chambers at Madrid Airport, said IAG Cargo.
These chambers bring improved reliability and efficiency to IAG Cargo’s cold chain operations in Europe and are monitored 24/7 to ensure temperature-sensitive goods are held in the correct conditions, added the company.
The expansion of this facility is expected to benefit customers importing fruit and vegetables, including asparagus from Peru and Los Angeles, papayas from Brazil, and mangos from the Dominican Republic, as well as meat from Argentina and Uruguay, and fish, such as hake and salmon, from Chile.
The €1.5m investment forms part of a total €12m invested in the IAG Cargo’s Spanish hub over the last six years.
Fernando Terol Armas, director of Spanish hub and operations at IAG Cargo, said: “We are thrilled to announce this latest investment in our Madrid facility, which further demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest quality service to our customers.
“With the expansion of our temperature-controlled space and state-of-the-art cooling chambers, we can now offer even greater capacity for perishable goods, ensuring their integrity is maintained throughout the supply chain.
“This investment will enable us to continue to serve as a vital link between Latin America and Europe, and we look forward to supporting our customers’ growth in this region.”
Ramon Rey, international director of Eurobanan, which houses tropical fruit brand Isla Bonita, added: “We are delighted by the additional capacity IAG Cargo has created at their perishables facility in Madrid.
“This development will allow us to continue delivering premium quality fruits and vegetables to consumers across Spain year-round. With enhanced logistics, IAG Cargo enables us to ensure that freshness is never compromised.”
