Like a number of its competitors, United Cargo has jumped on the perishables band wagon with the launch this week of the Temp Control (SM) service designed for shipping of healthcare and pharmaceutical products that require strict temperature controls and monitoring during transport. United Cargo is working with Envirotainer, a provider of temperature-controlled air cargo containers.

“With our extensive global network and widebody capacity, United is wellpositioned to serve the needs of the increasing number of shippers needing temperature-sensitive transport,” said Kyle Betterton, vice president – United Cargo. “After a well-received Temp Control pilot program in select markets, we are pleased to offer this convenient service to all our customers.”