Swissport International has expanded its 'Flower Corridor' infrastructure as a move to enhance the logistics of transporting fresh flowers, particular
Swissport International has expanded its ‘Flower Corridor’ infrastructure as a move to enhance the logistics of transporting fresh flowers, particularly for global events like Valentine’s Day.
The corridor, designed to ensure temperature-controlled conditions from origin to destination, helps extend the flowers’ shelf life and maintains their quality. By increasing its capacity in Nairobi, Amsterdam, and Liège, Swissport can accommodate the surge in flower shipments during peak seasons, such as the Valentine’s Day rush. This surge includes over 250 million flowers from Kenyan farms, transported via additional freighter flights to European destinations.
Enhancing sustainability
The upgrades, such as more loading bridges and faster transport within facilities, are designed to handle perishable freight efficiently. These improvements not only support the growing demand for fresh flowers but also enhance sustainability by reducing waste and giving African growers a competitive advantage over less sustainable European greenhouse farms. Swissport’s investment in this advanced logistics chain solidifies its position as a leader in the global flower logistics market.
“Our Flower Corridor is an important link in the overall cool supply chain for fresh flowers in Africa and Europe, ensuring seamless, temperature-controlled transport,” said Dirk Goovaerts, CEO of Swissport’s CEMEAI region and Global Cargo Chair.
