The cold chain in Mexico’s aviation industry is crucial for products of significant economic importance, and although it is optimal, there are areas that need improvement, such as proper product handling, costs, infrastructure, and even security associated with ground transportation, according to industry specialists.
There are certain areas where there is insufficient infrastructure to maintain a cold chain, although airports in Mexico City (AICM), Felipe Ángeles (AIFA), Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Cancún do have warehouses with refrigeration, freezing, or temperature-controlled chambers. Meanwhile, some airlines may offer temperature controls in their bellies or cargo areas, as identified by Humberto López, Head of Air Product at Eternity Group Mexico.
“The infrastructure is adequate at some airports, but there are certain areas where there is a lack of storage and other facilities. Therefore, actions are needed, such as producers and shippers making a proper selection of packaging that is suitable for their product, in accordance with the temperature and humidity conditions that need to be maintained during transportation,” he explains.
The lack of necessary conditions for the cold chain can increase costs by up to 18%, due to the use of other processes such as packaging to preserve temperature, emphasized Humberto López.
The cold chain in the country is optimal, but “not the best, there is still much to be done and developed in terms of costs and visibility of goods, of the loss that occurs when proper handling is not carried out,” agrees Sindy López, Business Development LATAM – Spain at Logwin Air + Ocean Mexico.
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