PACTL readies new cool-chain center
PACTL (Shanghai Pudong Int’l Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd.) has begun trial operations on its new eco-friendly cool-chain center after receiving all the necessary licenses. The facility is scheduled to begin full operations early in 2016.
The center measures more than 11,000 square feet and features various climate zones that will support the continuous cool-chain care needed, based on international standards. The facility was designed for safe, efficient and transparent handling of up to 100,000 tonnes of temperature-sensitive air cargo each year.
“So far, the trial operations have run as smoothly as expected. As all the cooling cells are working in a stable manner, we’re now about to install roller beds and open a tractor channel to connect the cool center with the apron,” said Lutz Grzegorz, vice president of PACTL. “As we’re making use of eco-friendly cooling technology, we’re also contributing to the climate footprint of the air cargo industry.”
PACTL uses new non-toxic refrigerants and operates electrically powered tugs and forklifts. The company’s waste management system also makes use of recycling technologies.
