Facility to Minimize Supply-Chain Delays and Product Losses

TLDR

• KILIMANJARO: SWISSPORT Tanzania has opened a 630-square-metre temperaturecontrolled cargo facility at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), strengthening the country’s capacity to handle pharmaceutical products and.
• The facility will handle temperature-sensitive goods, including vaccines, seafood, meat, honey, flowers and other agricultural products, as Tanzania seeks to expand its participation in global supply chains.
• The availability of this landmark temperature-controlled cold storage facility will also speed up international delivery for Tanzanian-produced seafood, meat, honey, flowers and other agricultural products,” Mr Zweifel.
• Tanzania Airports Authority Managing Director Abdul Mombokaleo said the facility would strengthen cold-chain logistics in the northern zone and help meet growing international demand for Tanzania’s fresh produce.
• Swissport Tanzania Interim Managing Director Joshua Jonas said the facility could accommodate cargo from five aircraft at a time, boosting cross-border cold-chain trade and strengthening the northern zone’s air-cargo.