The Cool Chain Association (CCA) has welcomed MSC Air Cargo to its membership of companies working together to improve the temperature-controlled supply chain.

CCA members collaborate on initiatives to drive quality and innovation in the cool chain, with the vision of helping to reduce food loss and improve the pharmaceuticals supply chain.

In the announcement, the Association noted that this comes as it recently launched a best practice video for perishables based on key findings from recent trials by CCA Board member the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) and is planning to pilot similar trials in the pharmaceutical sector.

"As a member of CCA, we are partnering with leaders in the cold chain to collaboratively address challenges and drive innovation," said Joern Roehl, head of products, quality and transformation at MSC Air Cargo.

"MSC Air Cargo will be contributing to the community surrounding quality and value in the temperature-controlled supply chain," he added.

Stavros Evangelakakis, chairman of CCA and head of global healthcare at Cargolux, noted that CCA members continue to collaborate to find new ways to improve the temperature-controlled supply chain.

"MSC Air Cargo brings immense knowledge and experience to help us achieve those goals," he said.

"We are confident that we will benefit not only from MSC Air Cargo's great insight but also its high profile to encourage others to collaborate with the CCA in its pursuit of greater efficiencies throughout the cool chain," the CCA chairman added.

CCA said it will hold its next meeting in Luxembourg in April, where new members will be voted onto the Board.