Frankfurt-Main, August 2017 ― LUG aircargo handling GmbH is modernizing and expanding its Health Care Center (HCC) to 650 sq. m. in the first step of an on-going project, with a further expansion to 1,200 sq. m. possible.
Eight rooms of different sizes offer storage at temperatures ranging from less than -18°C and 2-8°C to 15-25°C. The temperature settings can be adjusted to changing requirements and volumes. Thus, a demand-oriented and long-term use of the facility is possible independent of customers’ freight structures. An all-embracing temperature monitoring and recording, as well as an alarm system, guarantee clients a transparent, qualified air cargo supply chain for pharmaceutical products.
Currently LUG is completing the IATA CEIV Pharma Certification program. This ensures that existing processes are further enhanced and independent auditors verify the high handling quality. Intensive training of staff for the special handling complements the investments in infrastructure, technical equipment, and processes. The certification process is due to be completed by the end of Q1 2018.
“We are undertaking considerable investments in the area of temperature sensitive cargo handling with the expansion and modernization of the HCC. We are thus adapting our facilities to our new client structure. From October, we have Emirates SkyCargo in our customer portfolio, an airline with a relatively high share of life science and health care shipments ex Frankfurt/Main,” explains Patrik Tschirch, CEO, LUG aircargo handling GmbH.
Dominik Misskampf, Senior Project Manager
Additionally, LUG aircargo handling GmbH has hired Dominik Misskampf as Senior Project Manager effective July 1, 2017 to handle the expansion project. He looks after the enhancement of processes and their adaptation to the new infrastructure as well as the IATA certification. Previously, Misskampf had been responsible for various supply chain optimization projects at Ground Handling Services Fraport AG. Furthermore he is head of the Competence Team Pharma of the Air Cargo Community Frankfurt e.V. The aim of this platform is the optimization of processes across companies and supply chains in order to enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of Frankfurt as a cargo hub.
“During my first few weeks at LUG, I have gained a very good impression of the daily operations and the capabilities of our staff. I am delighted to be part of the LUG team and to make a contribution to the expansion of the HCC. The project is an important step to increase the performance of the company and to safeguard and strengthen its competitiveness,” says Misskampf.
Tschirch adds: “We do not only meet the rising demands of our clients but also underline our own claim to quality leadership with the new infrastructure and the independent certification by IATA.”
