Envirotainer announced that it has launched the RAP version of its Releye temperature-controlled container, the largest model of the container.
The Releye® RAP can hold five pallets, compared with the existing 2021 model's three pallets and aside from a larger capacity, the container is also more efficient and offers a lower carbon footprint.
Envirotainer noted that the container also meet the "strictest requirements" in pharmaceutical air freight and the integrated live monitoring enables monitoring the shipments.
It also uses rechargeable batteries, with a single battery charge able to power the system for over 170 hours.
"With its increased efficiency and capacity, it reaches outstanding CO2 reductions per shipment, and is the future solution for secure cold chain shipments. All monitored and maintained with the new service Control Tower," Envirotainer said.
Swiss WorldCargo uses new containers
Meanwhile, Swiss WorldCargo is one of the first airlines to approve the usage of the RAP version containers.
"We really appreciate our close partnership with Envirotainer and are proud to be at the forefront to soon operate the new Envirotainer Releye RAP and welcoming it into our temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals solutions portfolio," commented Lorenzo Stoll, head of cargo at Swiss International Air Lines.
"The Releye RAP sets a new benchmark for temperature-controlled five-pallet solutions, it combines newest technology and reaches outstanding CO2 reductions per shipment. This fully aligns with our own focus on sustainable offering and continued reduction of the carbon footprint," he added.
Fredrik Linnér, chief business development officer at Envirotainer, noted the continued demand for intercontinental shipments — along with growth in pharma transport.
"The Covid-19 pandemic is ongoing. Air cargo capacity is constrained and there’s a huge demand for intercontinental shipments. In this context, organisations that qualify the Releye RAP will secure access to the most cost-efficient and sustainable solution for temperature-controlled airfreight," Linnér said.