The facility in Nairobi has been expanded from 15,000sqm to 21,000sqm, which includes increasing cold room storage space from 90 to 250 aircraft pallet positions along with new docking stations for refrigerated trucks.
A new yard has improved traffic flow management and additional security cameras and lighting have been installed to enhance security.
Charles Wyley, EVP Middle East, Africa and Asia at Menzies Aviation, said: “We’re immensely proud that our expanded warehouse at NBO has become the first cargo facility in the MEAA region to receive IATA’s coveted CEIV Pharma accreditation. NBO joins a growing list of Menzies cargo locations which have now been awarded this sought-after recognition.
“With pharmaceutical shipment volumes continuing to increase across the world, we are committed to effectively meeting demand while upholding the very highest cargo handling standards that this accreditation requires.”