IAG Cargo is investing €1.5 million into the expansion of its temperature-controlled perishables facility in Madrid, providing more capacity for the transportation of fruit, vegetables, meat, and fish between Latin America and Europe.

The new facility features state-of-the-art cooling chambers to maintain the integrity of perishable goods, and forms part of a total €12 million invested in the business’ Spanish hub over the last 6 years.

As the first point of entry into the EU for perishables, IAG Cargo boasts an extensive network of connections from Latin America, with Madrid serving as a vital centre for the distribution of produce across the region.

IAG Cargo says this investment will increase the total capacity of the facility by 45% and will home 1,340 sqm of dedicated temperature-controlled space for perishable goods, offering customers the largest cooling chambers at Madrid airport.

Fernando Terol Armas, director of Spanish hub and operations at IAG Cargo, said: “We are thrilled to announce this latest investment in our Madrid facility, which further demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest quality service to our customers.

“With the expansion of our temperature-controlled space and state-of-the-art cooling chambers, we can now offer even greater capacity for perishable goods, ensuring their integrity is maintained throughout the supply chain.

“This investment will enable us to continue to serve as a vital link between Latin America and Europe, and we look forward to supporting our customers’ growth in this region.”

IAG Cargo says the expansion of the facility will benefit customers importing fruit and vegetables, including asparagus from Peru and Los Angeles, papayas from Brazil, and mangos from Dominican Republic, as well as meat from Argentina and Uruguay, and fish from Chile.

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