Atlas Air Expands Miami Operations With Largest On-Airport Cooler

Atlas Air, the largest cargo operator at Miami International Airport (MIA), is relocating to a new 250,000-square-foot facility that will consolidate its import and export operations and improve handling of perishables and pharmaceuticals. The new facility features a 124,000-square-foot perishable cooler warehouse, the largest on-airport cooler in North America, with direct ramp access, enabling better management of time- and temperature-sensitive shipments. Situated adjacent to key maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers, the location will reduce aircraft downtime and streamline cargo handling with dedicated adjacent aircraft parking spaces. CEO Michael Steen highlighted that this expansion will enhance global customer service, support high-volume trade lanes connecting MIA, South America, Asia, and Europe, and create local jobs. This move is part of broader investments at MIA, including a $400 million cargo facility development expected to increase the airport’s cargo capacity by at least 50%. Separately, ABM has secured a five-year, $125 million partnership to provide smart facility, janitorial, and maintenance services at MIA, deploying advanced IoT technology and Smart Restroom monitoring to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency.