MST joins FlowerWatch to improve perishable cargo handling
The goal is to address temperature fluctuations that cause waste and profit loss during cargo transport.
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) in the Netherlands has partnered with FlowerWatch to improve how it handles perishable cargo. The airport announced the partnership on Friday, 25 July 2025, to help maintain the quality and shelf life of sensitive cargo such as flowers.
FlowerWatch provides accreditation and data monitoring services that track supply chain key performance indicators. The goal is to address temperature fluctuations that cause waste and profit loss during cargo transport.
"We know that temperature inconsistencies can drive up to 20 percent waste in flower freight," said Dean Boljuncic, Head of Commercial Development at Maastricht Aachen Airport. "By making these fluctuations transparent and actionable, we can drastically reduce losses, increase profitability for our customers, and ensure flowers arrive fresher and last longer for the end consumer."
The collaboration will use FlowerWatch's monitoring tools and data loggers to give MST real-time insights into cargo conditions. This data will help staff make immediate adjustments and optimise handling processes to cut waste from the point of pickup in Africa to final delivery in Europe.
"This partnership with FlowerWatch is a game-changer for our perishable cargo operations—optimising handling processes is central to our strategy, and this innovative step reinforces our competitive edge, ensuring MST remains the preferred gateway for high-value, sensitive cargo, now and into the future."
MST is the Netherlands' second-largest cargo airport. It offers direct motorway access and no slot restrictions, helping move perishable goods out of the airport within two hours of landing. The partnership with FlowerWatch adds to MST's recent developments, including new flights by Turkish Cargo and an agreement with ECS Livestock to handle horse shipments.
