dnata announces expansion in Iraq with cool chain facility, cargo warehouse, invests $3.5m

dnata is planning to expand its operations at Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Iraq with the opening of new and advanced cool chain and a bus maintenance facility for its fleets. It has reportedly invested $3.5m in the projects. dnata will further invest an additional $14m and add a 16,000 m² cargo warehouse to its infrastructure in Iraq, says an official release. “The new cool chain facility is capable of processing 10,000 tons of perishables annually including meat, fresh fruits, and pharmaceuticals. The facility was built and designed keeping in mind efficient product handling requirements and flexibility. In addition, dnata’s new cargo warehouse, likely to open in 2023, will enhance the company’s cargo offering in Iraq, the company said. “It will be capable of processing 100,000 tonnes of cargo, with a special focus on pharma and other cool chain commodities, annually. The facility will be equipped with technologies including environmentally sustainable features such as water harvesting, low energy lighting and an all-electric forklift fleet,” added a release.