The airline’s cargo handler, Etihad Airport Services Cargo, has added the cool dollies to transport perishable and pharmaceutical shipments between the warehouse and the aircraft, closing the last gap in the cool chain.
The cool dollies can be set to temperature ranges between 2-25C and have an in-built alarm system which provides alerts if the temperature fluctuates beyond the set parameters.
They offer a robust temperature-controlled solution with their high insulating capacity, a refrigeration cell made with a single-piece fibreglass panel and reinforced wall, roof and floor panels.
Thomas Schürmann, Head of Cargo Operations & Delivery at Etihad Cargo, says, “Etihad Cargo and Etihad Airport Services Cargo have partnered to introduce dedicated cool dollies at the carrier's Abu Dhabi Airport hub to minimise the time that temperature-sensitive cargo is exposed to external factors, such as high temperatures. These specialised containers not only control the temperature but also enable Etihad Cargo to access the data records, providing Etihad Cargo increased visibility of this Critical Control Point to reduce, eliminate and prevent hazards.”
Naresh Ranganathan, Acting Vice President Cargo at Etihad Airport Services Cargo, says, “We are very pleased to introduce these cool dollies, which will, in the initial phase, be used exclusively to transport pharmaceutical and perishable products to and from the aircraft from our cargo facilities. As a CEIV Pharma and Fresh-certified cargo handler, this further reiterates our commitment to providing best-in-class services to ensure the safe and efficient carriage of pharmaceuticals through our airport.”