Korean Air Cargo has partnered with Pelican BioThermal, which will allow the airline’s customers to use the latter’s temperature-controlled shipping containers and packaging solutions on demand, as airlines begin transporting vaccines worldwide. With the new deal, Korean Air Cargo’s customers can get ‘rapid’ access to Pelican BioThermal’s deep frozen and frozen applications, including dry ice and phase change material (PCM) coolants, as well as cold chain shipping rental solutions through its … [Read more...] about Korean Air Cargo enhances cold chain with Pelican BioThermal deal
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Envirotainer, Unilode expand partnership to support vaccine distribution
As supply chains prepare for the upcoming worldwide demand of coronavirus vaccines, Envirotainer and Unilode expanded its partnership to ensure the availability of temperature-controlled containers for the fast and safe delivery of the much needed vaccines across the world. The latest joint initiative includes the development of pop-up ground handling and repair shops, close to key pharmaceutical production hubs, on short notice, for large distribution. Also read: Swedish manufacturer … [Read more...] about Envirotainer, Unilode expand partnership to support vaccine distribution
Swedish manufacturer Envirotainer opens container station in Beijing
Envirotainer, manufacturer of cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals, opened a new container station in Beijing on 1 September as it looks to ramp up capacity to support the fast and secure delivery of Covid-19 vaccine once it becomes available. With China’s rapidly growing pharmaceutical export market, the Beijing network station, as the company puts it, will carry its RKN e1 and RAP e2 containers to increase the current capacity in Asia Pacific and to service its Beijing … [Read more...] about Swedish manufacturer Envirotainer opens container station in Beijing
AAR acquires temp control assets from Cool Containers
AAR announced today that its Mobility Systems business has acquired the assets of Cool Containers, a manufacturer of temperature-controlled containers used to transport climate-sensitive pharmaceuticals and biological cargo. The acquisition enhances AAR Mobility’s global position by extending the company’s logistics expertise into the fast-growing pharmaceutical market while bolstering its military and medical offerings. “We are excited about the opportunity to expand AAR … [Read more...] about AAR acquires temp control assets from Cool Containers
