Emirates introduces temperature controlled container
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has launched an internally developed and cost effective LD3 container that keeps temperature sensitive cargo cool when transported on the ground and in the air.
Called the “White Container”, it’s the latest addition to Emirates SkyCargo’s Cool Chain portfolio, and has been designed specifically as an intermediate temperature control solution which is ideal for generic healthcare products and food perishables.
Ghana exports horticultural and other agricultural produce to Europe and Middle East which require such cold chain facility and Emirates breakthrough is good news to Ghanaian fresh cut exporters and imports of medicines and medical supplies.
A statement issued in Accra and copied to the GRAPHIC BUSINESS explained that the inside of the White Container was coated with thermal insulators, which prevent the transfer of outside heat into the container, and the inbuilt coolant trays allows handlers to add or replenish dry ice or coolants without disturbing the packaging.
It can be used for shipments requiring temperatures between two degree Celsius and 25°C, a reliable solution for time and temperature sensitive cargo that do not fall into the very high sensitive category.
“After two years of intensive research and development by our team, we have come up with this new cold chain offering to the air freight market. The White Container is an affordable option and does not replace Emirates SkyCargo’s high-end Cool Chain Premium solution. Instead it offers an intermediate solution that is cost effective for commodities, such as generic healthcare products and food perishables,” Emirates Vice President in charge of Cargo Product Development and Local Affairs, Moaza Al Falahi, said.
She added that the environmentally friendly and regulatory approved solution was developed in-house, was simple but efficient.
“We are the only air cargo operator to offer this specific solution, and along with our other offerings such as active temperature controlled containers, warehouses, cool dollies and white covers, we are at the forefront in offering a comprehensive portfolio of cool chain solutions for all types of time and temperature sensitive cargo” she added.
Emirates SkyCargo’s range of advanced protective techniques and solutions in transporting perishable products include: Cool Chain Premium, Cool Chain Advanced and Cool Chain Basic, each of which is designed to meet specific requirements of customers.