Aerostar Airport Holdings (Aerostar), a board member of Puerto Rico’s Life Sciences Air Cargo Community, has invested $4.6 million in a new route connecting cargo facilities through Luis Muñoz Marin Airport (SJU), the island’s busiest cargo hub.
The new road, which will be illuminated with solar-powered LED lights, is part of ongoing investment at the airport and across the island, which will help enhance quality in the air cargo supply chain.
As part of this commitment, Aerostar has joined the Board of Directors of the PR Life Sciences Air Cargo Community, which brings together more than 40 companies from across the pharmaceutical supply chain to improve shipping operations and serve as the industry’s voice with lawmakers.
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“The route improvements represent a critical milestone in our continued commitment to elevating freight operations at SJU,” said Farlin Vecebo, Aerostar’s executive director of cargo operations.
“We are committed to providing a safer and more efficient environment for our freight operators.
“Our investment ensures immediate benefits in terms of safety and efficiency, and also lays the foundation for additional improvements for the shipping community.”
The new road connects Puerto Rico’s main Baldorioty Highway with SJU’s shipping zone, replacing the access, which was initially expected to be temporary, with a sophisticated road system, including speed awareness measurements, which will not only make the road safer, It also reduces damage and corrosion to vehicles.
Aerostar is installing new ULD racks at SJU, which currently handles more than 90% of the island’s air freight, and is also in talks with a major freight operator with a view to developing new cold storage facilities in the cargo area, with work planned for later this year.
“Puerto Rico is the No. 1 center for bioscience manufacturing in the United States by export volume, and the industry is looking forward to further expansion,” said Adrian Dominici, Executive Assistant for Strategic Sectors, Department of Economic Development and Trade.
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“As a leading global pharmaceutical hub, Puerto Rico is focused on providing world-class supply chain solutions.
“Aerostar’s investment, combined with the commitment of members of the PR Life Sciences Air Cargo Community, will ensure just that.”
The PR Life Sciences Air Cargo Community will hold its fourth dedicated membership meeting on February 28.
