DFW Airport to add refrigeration facilities for temperature-sensitive products
Expected to be operational this summer, the state-of-the-art transfer facility will give DFW Airport the ability to precisely control warehousing temperatures for shipments of fresh foods, among other items.
Cargo and logistics customers will soon have better opportunities to ship perishable items through the Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport. That’s because DFW Airport will begin installing a cold chain facility operated by AirLogistix USA, Austin, Texas. Expected to be operational this summer, the state-of-the-art transfer facility will give DFW Airport the ability to precisely control warehousing temperatures for shipments of fresh foods, among other items.
"There are tremendous growth opportunities for domestic and international cargo customers to ship perishables through DFW to 180 markets," says John Ackerman, executive vice president, global strategy and development at DFW Airport. "We are very excited to partner with AirLogistix USA on a cold chain facility at DFW Airport. Today, we handle 66% of the air cargo from Texas, and our cargo tonnage increased by more than 8% over last year and is up 18% this year. This new facility will increase our handling capabilities and open new doors for all our cargo and logistics partners to ship high-value, temperature and time-sensitive products through DFW."