Etihad Cargo enhances cool chain capabilities with WFS

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has enhanced its cool chain capabilities through the expansion of the carrier’s network with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group. Etihad Cargo’s US customers will benefit from consistent end-to-end cargo services via the carrier’s PharmaLife and FreshForward products in addition to the cargo handling facilities and services offered by WFS at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. “Etihad Cargo recently expanded its network with WFS to incorporate all the carrier’s US stations,” says an official release. “Before adding Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the carrier partnered with WFS in New York and Washington to ensure Etihad Cargo’s robust quality standards are maintained throughout the cargo’s entire journey. In both New York and Washington, WFS operates specialised facilities for the handling of perishables and pharmaceutical commodities.” At JFK, two cool rooms provide storage for perishables and pharmaceuticals requiring temperatures of between +2 to +8 and +15 to +25 degrees celsius. The JFK facility also features a ramp area located immediately behind the building and an organised ULD storage area with a new racking system, making the handling of cargo more seamless, the release added.