Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Atlas), has announced its expansion at Miami International Airport (MIA) with the introduction of its Atlas Miami Operations Gateway.
Atlas Air, the largest cargo operator at MIA, which handles over 500,000 tons of freight annually, is relocating to a modern, 250,000-square-foot facility strategically situated along the airport's perimeter.
"The move will enable Atlas to assume direct control over all warehouse functions and dedicated adjacent aircraft parking spaces, streamlining cargo handling and improving efficiency across its operations," Atlas Air said.
The U.S.-based cargo and charter airline known for operating one of the world's largest fleets of Boeing 747, said the facility includes a 124,000-square-foot perishable cooler warehouse – the largest on-airport cooler in North America – with direct ramp access.
With its location adjacent to key maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers, aircraft downtime will be reduced.
"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," said Michael Steen, chief executive officer of Atlas Air Worldwide.
"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," he added.
Atlas Air said that the facility advances its goal of delivering 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 noted that 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' 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.
Atlas Air said its new Miami Operations Gateway offers a scalable solution to accommodate future cargo growth, enhance scheduling flexibility, and support customized solutions for customers with specialized logistics needs.
