United Cargo announced that it is expanding its TempControl air cargo container offering by becoming the first North American carrier to approve Envirotainer's Releye® RLP container.

The Releye® RLP is a temperature-controlled air cargo container that meets the precise requirements of pharmaceutical air freight and is designed for both short-and long-distance hauls.

In a statement, the cargo arm of United Airlines said with the Releye®, United Cargo's portfolio now includes more than 15 leasable container options designed to keep cargo cool or at a controlled room temperature.

"We are proud to be the first North American carrier to approve the new Envirotainer Releye® RLP unit. This gives our TempControl customers another option to ship critical life-saving pharmaceuticals to any corner of the globe at the desired temperature," said Manu Jacobs, United Cargo's Director of Specialty Products.

He added that Releye® container sets a "new standard" for secure cold chain transport at a time when the biopharma industry is looking for groundbreaking solutions.

Ideal for pharma shipments

United noted that  Releye® RLP unit is the first actively controlled container to accommodate three Euro pallets, making it ideal for shippers seeking to deliver pharmaceuticals all over the world.

The Releye® was launched in May and became the first actively controlled container to accommodate three Euro pallets, as well as offering live data monitoring for location, temperature, battery level, and humidity of the cargo inside.