Cargolux has signed a partnership agreement with Sonoco ThermoSafe for the leasing of the PharmaPort 360 temperature-controlled bulk container.

The PharmaPort 360 is the only active temperature-controlled container with a fully integrated telemetry system approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, and is ideal for transporting temperature-sensitive and time-critical pharmaceutical shipments. The containers enable the provision of real-time, cloud-based data on payload, ambient temperature, key mechanical components and GPS location.

“We are delighted to partner with Cargolux, the world’s first GDP-certified airline, to provide one-way rentals of the best-in-class PharmaPort 360 temperature-control containers,” said Christopher Day, director of global business development at Sonoco ThermoSafe’s leasing services division. “Given Cargolux’s unique global reach, this partnership further enables the pharmaceutical supply chain to cost-effectively ship PharmaPort 360s across the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions.”

Cargolux regularly carries pharmaceutical products across its global network using its fleet of Boeing 747 freighters. The airline is focused on fine-tuning its dedicated solutions and supplying even more sophisticated offers.

“These containers go one step further in the secure and smooth transportation of sensitive commodities,” said Franco Nanna, director of global services at Cargolux. “Their cutting-edge features will strongly contribute to enhancing our service offering and confirm our position as leading airline for the transport of pharmaceuticals.”