va-Q-tec’s advanced passive containers do not need extra dry ice to maintain the temperatures down to -60 °C.
By Our Correspondent
December 24, 2020: Air France KLM Martinair Cargo
(AFKLMP Cargo) has signed a new agreement with container manufacturer va-Q-tec,
allowing us to offer their latest sustainable, advanced passive containers to
customers, based on a so-called airline lease. AFKLMP Cargo hereby expands its
range of pharmaceutical solutions for customers.
Christel van Dael, business development manager for
pharmaceutical logistics at AFKLMP Cargo, said, “Offering va-Q-tec’s solutions
are of great importance in view of the logistical challenges we face in transporting
coronavirus vaccines worldwide. Together we can deliver vaccines to the world
in a secure and sustainable manner. We are very happy with this new partnership,
which will be of benefit to us in current circumstances, but also in the longer
term.”
va-Q-tec’s advanced passive containers can maintain
various temperature ranges between -80 °C and +25 °C, set at the start of the
journey, for up to 10 days, without any external power supply.
Terrence Sell, global pharma product manager for Air
Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel, stated, “Though it’s not yet possible to define
exactly when vaccine-related shipments will commence in full scale, the
aircargo community is working at full speed to offer unique cool-chain
solutions. Introduction of this type of container systems is another step
towards maintaining the integrity of sensitive pharmaceutical and vaccine
products. We continue to work closely with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo as a
trusted and long-standing partner and we are confident that together we will
deliver the quality required, ensuring that patients receive whatever
medication they need in the right condition at the right time.”
Florent Gand, service manager pharmaceuticals logistics
at AFKLMP Cargo, said, “We are proud to have signed this contract with one of
the largest container suppliers. The combination of our network with the
capacity of va-Q-tec containers, to maintain the temperature and integrity of
Pharma products, results in a better offering to our common customers.
Especially now, during this corona crisis, this partnership is even more
important as it will bring speed and efficiency to vaccine distribution.”
va-Q-tec’s advanced passive containers are not only
suitable for pharmaceutical products, but also for other perishable goods.
va-Q-tec’s advanced passive containers do not need extra dry ice to maintain the
temperatures down to -60 °C. To hold even lower temperatures down to -80 °C, a
small amount of dry ice is used – but significantly less than in conventional
solutions. This reduces the overall use of dry ice, significantly reducing CO2
emissions. The sustainability of va-Q-tec’s innovative product and service
portfolio will contribute to our own efforts to work towards a greener future.
Joachim Kuhn, CEO and founder of va-Q-tec, added, “va-Q-tec
pioneered advanced passive containers which use high-tech vacuum insulation and
phase change materials. With our unique and patented technology, we ensure
safe, cost-efficient and green shipments around the globe without an external
power supply. Our containers save valuable energy, resources and CO2 due to
their optimal temperature maintenance and lightweight properties. Due to this outstanding
technology, we have proved that we are a very reliable partner for our clients
even during this challenging time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, we are
now proud to partner with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Group and ready to
solve any thermal logistic challenge!”
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