DoKaSch Temperature Solutions and Etihad Cargo have signed a master agreement the use of the Opticooler temperature-controlled container.

“With Etihad Cargo we are able to expand our service network for Opticoolers further,” said Andreas Seitz [right in photo], managing director of DoKaSch Temperature Solutions. “All leading airlines of the Middle East are now our partners as they want to offer their clients the most reliable packaging solution to transport highly temperature-sensitive air cargo shipments.”

The agreement will enable Etihad Cargo to expand its TempCheck cool chain service offering by allowing customers to lease Opticoolers directly from the carrier across it network, consisting of more than 90 destinations in over 50 countries.

“Our focus in 2018 is closer customer engagement and, by adding additional solutions for the most critical, time- and temperature-sensitive shipments, we are moving in the right direction to cater to our customers’ needs, hand in hand with DoKaSch Temperature Solutions,” said Justin Carr, vice president of Etihad Cargo.

The electric Opticooler is made in Germany and is capable of keeping pharmaceuticals within a set temperature range, regardless of external conditions.

“We offer a specially designed product using the latest equipment, processes and SOPs to keep the cargo’s integrity and make sure it arrives in the quickest possible time adhering to the highest compliance guidelines,” said Carr.