Swissport refines cool chain solution at Nairobi air cargo centre

Swissport is investing in worldwide air cargo facility upgrades. A new 750 square meter linked cold storage with direct access from the perishables hub to the airside has been added to the facility.

The new cold storeroom can hold up to 110 aircraft pallets, which is equivalent to a load that fits on just over three B747 freighters. It is equipped with a flatbed with a ball-mat roller for easy maneuvering of shipments in the warehouse. Four of the six cold storerooms are dedicated to perishable cargo (+2 to +8°C), while the remaining two are assigned to pharmaceuticals (CRT +15 to +20°C and COL +2 to +8°C).

“The Swissport team is very experienced in handling fresh cut flowers – a product that requires a significantly different type of freight built up due to the nature of such produce and the required packaging,” said Racheal Ndegwa, Managing Director Swissport Kenya.

Last year Swissport in Kenya handled 55,000 tons of cargo, of which about 44,000 tons were perishable cargo exported from NBO. Moreover, 75 percent of handled perishables were Fresh Cut Flowers exported to Europe via Swissport’s renowned Fresh Cut Flowers Corridor.

“Since the launch of our Fresh Cut Flowers Corridor, Swissport in Kenya has been working on perfecting the cool chain solution to deliver a top-quality service which protects the integrity of delicate flowers and maximizes the returns for our clients,” explains Dirk Goovaerts, CEO Swissport CEMEA, and Global Cargo Chair.

Swissport is committed to providing world-class aviation services. With its investment in the Nairobi cargo facility, the company is well-positioned to meet the needs of its customers in Kenya and beyond.

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