DoKaSch Temperature Solutions announced that it received technical approval for its Opticooler® RKN active containers with American Airlines Cargo.

Following this, it noted that for all flights operated by the US carrier, forwarders can now use the temperature-controlled packaging solution.

 [Source: DoKaSch]

"The technical approval of the RKN by American Airlines Cargo is another step in ensuring customer satisfaction in the US market and further strengthening DoKaSch TS's network," DoKaSch said.

"Given the very high availability in the market and resilience of the Opticooler® packaging solution, customers have enhanced options to operate safe and reliable supply chains for temperature-sensitive goods to and from the US," it added.

Recently, the provider of temperature-controlled packaging solutions DoKaSch TS received FAA certification for the RKN container, while the Opticooler® RAP was already well established in the US American Airlines Cargo operates one of the world's largest and most extensive international air cargo networks.

DoKaSch noted that due to its technical approval, shippers and carriers worldwide can rely on its "readily available" temperature-controlled packaging solutions for the cargo carrier’s global flights.

"The technical approval of the Opticooler® RKN, along with the well-established approval of the Opticooler® RAP, is an excellent addition to our existing options for transporting temperature-sensitive cargo," said Eric Mathieu, head of customer experience at American Airlines Cargo.

"It gives our pharmaceutical customers a reliable option for safely transporting their sensitive shipments in a highly regulated market. The Opticooler® meets our high standards and supports our global cold chain network," he added.

Andreas Seitz, managing director of DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, noted that the US is one of the biggest and most important export markets for pharmaceuticals.

"The technical approval by US carrier American Airlines Cargo is, therefore, an important step for our growth strategy in the region," he said.

"It gives even more pharmaceutical shippers in the US easy and trouble-free access to our Opticoolers® for the global distribution of their high-value and high-risk cargo. Combined with our high availability and reliability, the Opticooler® 'Made in Germany' contributes greatly to the reliability of the global cold chain," Seitz added.

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions' Opticoolers® are available in two sizes: as RAP, providing space for four CP 1 pallets (or five euro-pallets) and as smaller RKN version for one CP 1 pallet (or any standard US pallet, up to max. 48 inches x 48 inches).

Electrically powered and fully air-conditioned, they can cool as well as heat without using dry ice.

Batteries also allow the continuous operation of the container when grid power is not available. Thus, they can transport valuable and sensitive pharmaceuticals without any concern for temperature excursions.

They can also be used as temporary storage facilities if adequate infrastructure is not available.