Polar Air Cargo Sort Facility  Project Details

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Polar Air Cargo Sort Facility 

Polar Air Cargo is a global leader in the international air cargo market, specializing in time-critical, airport-to-airport scheduled freight service.

In April of 2004 Polar Air Cargo was in a difficult situation. We had outgrown our existing facilities in Liege, Belgium and were looking for a more strategically located airport to better service our existing clientele. Schiphol Airport seemed the obvious choice for our relocation with one major issue: Schiphol could not provide us with the required 102,000 sq. ft. (9,360 square meters) of warehouse space we required. The airport had available land but not enclosed space. Polar Air looked into alternative building solutions that would meet a very short time frame for delivery and installation.

After reviewing all of our options, there was only one company that could meet our requirements. Sprung Instant Structures delivered and installed three structures measuring 130' (39.6m) wide x 262' (80m) long in just eight weeks. This facilitated Polar Air’s smooth transition from Liege to Amsterdam with no interruption in business. After two years of leasing the Sprung structures, Polar Air exercised a convenient option to purchase the structures. We are now in a position to sell or relocate the structures depending on our specific requirements.

We would certainly recommend Sprung to logistic companies requiring covered space solutions while offering the ultimate in flexibility.”

DAN LANSING
DIRECTOR PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES

Project Description...

Existing facilities were unavailable to Polar Air who wanted to expand their business in this emerging market. Polar Air looked to Sprung Instant Structures for the solution of choice for an immediate cargo sort facility.

This 102,000 sq. ft. (9,360m sq.) facility consisting of 3 - 130' x 262' (39m x 80m) Sprung Structures were erected from time of order to completion in just 8 weeks.

Project Features...

  • Three 130' x 262' Sprung Structures totaling 102,000 square feet.
  • 1.3 million tonnes of cargo transported via Schiphol Rated 4th busiest airport in Europe.
  • Sprung Instant Structure's patented skylight system reduces lighting costs during daylight hours.
  • Up to 14 Aircraft are offloaded weekly at this facility.
  • State of the art rapid roll door system - each door can be automatically opened and closed within seconds.
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