Swissport launches cool chain terminal in Basel
Swissport also plans to expand its network of IATA CEIV Pharma-certified warehouses
Swissport announced the inauguration of its cool+connect terminal in Basel, Switzerland on June 27, 2024.
The infrastructure 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 by around 70 percent (from 4.5 to 1.5 hours) as transportation outside the airport is no longer necessary, according to an official release from Swissport.
“cool+connect is the first of its kind and we are proud to offer this innovation to our customers at EuroAirport,” says Andreas Behnke, Station Manager-Basel and member of the Swissport Global Cargo committee. “The cool chain infrastructure for pharmaceutical centres with many refrigerated containers meets a global need in the logistics industry. Swissport offers a proven, standardised terminal for airlines, logistics providers and airports to outsource business-critical operations."
Swissport plans to introduce the cool+connect infrastructure worldwide, says the release. Additionally, the company is committed to expanding its network of IATA CEIV Pharma-certified cargo warehouses for pharmaceutical logistics. Swissport aims to achieve CEIV certification across its network with Geneva, Switzerland, and Hamburg, Germany, already in the planning stages, says the release.
In the United States, Swissport is actively pursuing certification for major pharmaceutical centres at Miami International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the release added.
