Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is expanding and automating its Perishables Centre at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in partnership with German intralogistics specialist Lödige Industries.
Scheduled to go live at the end of September 2027, the upgrade introduces automated multilevel storage and retrieval systems to handle growing pharmaceutical and perishable air freight volumes while maximizing existing terminal space.
Automated Cold-Chain Infrastructure and Technical Scope
The project integrates specialized material handling equipment designed for temperature-sensitive unit load devices (ULDs) and air freight pallets:
- Elevating Transfer Vehicle (ETV): Deploys a 10-foot wide-edge ETV from Lödige Industries to automate the vertical and horizontal movement of ULDs and pallets across multiple storage levels.
- Storage Deck Configuration: Services a total of 58 storage decks, including 17 positions situated inside dedicated temperature-controlled cool zones.
- Operational Efficiency: Reduces manual cargo handling, accelerates internal terminal transfer flows, and maximizes vertical building volume within the Paris-CDG hub.
- Manufacturing and Delivery: Supplied through Lödige Machine Warburg and Lödige Machine Romania, with full commissioning scheduled for late September 2027.
Strategic Hub and Cold-Chain Impact
The investment strengthens Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s European cold-chain network amid rising global demand for temperature-compliant air logistics:
- Cold-Chain Reliability: Enhances handling precision and thermal integrity for time-sensitive pharmaceuticals, biologics, and fresh produce.
- Scalable Hub Capacity: Provides a modular automation framework engineered to accommodate future cargo volume growth at Paris-CDG without requiring additional ground footprint.
Executive Perspective
Björn Ussat, Director of Airport Logistic Solutions at Lödige Industries, noted that automated ETV storage enables air cargo operators to optimize limited hub space and maintain strict handling compliance for temperature-sensitive shipments while establishing a scalable foundation for future expansion at Paris-CDG.
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