Emirates SkyCargo has launched White Cover Advanced, an upgraded version of its product for the protection of temperature-sensitive cargo such as pharmaceutical products.

According to Emirates, the new cover uses the patented Tyvek high-density polyethylene material from DuPont in order to form a protective barrier against external temperatures and sunlight. The material is also breathable but water-resistant, and is fully recyclable.

“The pharmaceutical industry moves products worth over US$ 1 trillion annually,” said Henrik Ambak, senior vice president of worldwide cargo operations at Emirates. “Temperature changes during transportation can pose a serious threat to the integrity of these sensitive products. They must be kept within different control-room temperature bands in accordance with the revised EU Good Distribution Practice.  The White Cover Advanced, with its silver-coating technology, provides a reliable and affordable means of protecting these products from temperature spikes during air transportation.”

The cover weighs a maximum of 3kg and it takes two people a maximum of eight minutes to wrap a pallet. The existing White Cover will be used for perishables such as fruits and vegetables, according to Emirates.