IAG Cargo Expands Temperature Controlled Facilities at London Heathrow

IAG Cargo today announced that it has broken ground on the site of its new dedicated Constant Climate Centre located at its London Heathrow hub campus. Constant Climate is part of IAG Cargo’s premium product offering and provides precision temperature controlled solutions for the transportation of temperature sensitive material.

The new facility, due for completion in September, will provide dedicated storage and handling for IAG Cargo’s Passive and Active Constant Climate products and will include two temperature controlled zones – the first maintained at 2-8˚C and the second maintained at 15-25˚C. Once completed, the centre will be able to accommodate 28 intact pallet positions or 56 AKE positions at any one time. This will increase IAG Cargo’s capacity at London Heathrow and builds on the strong growth seen in 2012 for IAG Cargo’s sophisticated pharmaceutical solution that employs both active heating and cooling containers, and passive solutions for intact and loose shipments.

Steve Gunning, Managing Director of IAG Cargo, commented: “Today’s announcement endorses our commitment to investing in our offering for the pharmaceutical industry as global demand for its high-value and temperature sensitive shipments increase. Located at one of two global hubs for IAG Cargo and one of the world’s busiest airports, the new Constant Climate facility at London Heathrow will provide our customers with a dedicated facility and experienced Constant Climate Care Team to meet their requirements.”

IAG’s Constant Climate service ensures temperature sensitive shipments maintain a stable internal temperature regardless of changes in the ambient temperature. This solution supports temperatures from -20˚C to +25˚C and thereby protects the integrity and quality of pharmaceutical products.