Outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services provider, Atlas Air Worldwide, has announced its expansion at Miami International Airport (MIA) with the introduction of the Atlas Miami Operations Gateway.

As the largest cargo operator at MIA, handling more than 500,000 tonnes of freight annually, Atlas Air Worldwide is relocating to a modern, 250,000 sq ft facility strategically situated along the airport perimeter.

The move will enable Atlas Air Worldwide to assume direct control over all warehouse functions and dedicated adjacent aircraft parking spaces, streamlining cargo handling and improving efficiency across its operations.

The expansive facility includes a 124,000 sq ft perishable cooler warehouse – the largest on-airport cooler in North America – with direct ramp access.

With its location adjacent to key MRO providers, aircraft downtime will be reduced.

Michael Steen, chief executive of Atlas Air Worldwide, said: “As the largest freight operator at MIA, this expansion of our operations will add value to our customers globally and position us for continued success.

“We have unmatched network capabilities to support growing markets and the high-volume trade lanes connecting MIA and South America to Asia and Europe. Having dedicated aircraft parking, warehousing, and a world-class airside-cooler will further enable us to deliver superior services to our customers.

“This move reaffirms our commitment to Southeast Florida, while creating jobs in the region.”

Atlas Air Worldwide says the state-of-the-art facility advances its goal of delivering exceptional service to customers by enabling a full suite of services – beyond transport capacity – including greater capabilities for handling time- and temperature-sensitive shipments such as perishables and pharmaceuticals.

By consolidating import and export operations in one purpose-built site, Atlas Air Worldwide says it is strengthening every link in the logistics chain with unprecedented speed and precision, from ramp to cooler to customer.

MIA is among the top 10 cargo airports worldwide by volume and is one of Atlas Air Worldwide’s key airport locations in its global network, serving as a vital gateway for international commerce throughout North America, particularly for time-sensitive goods moving between continents.

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