Cathay joins hands with va-Q-tec

va-Q-tec’s advanced passive thermal containers, which are designed to maintain a constant temperature during transportation for more than five days, will be a strong addition to the airlines’ Pharma LIFT portfolio by providing its global customers with an excellent solution for moving life-saving pharmaceuticals by air freight. The thermal containers are available in five different sizes, taking up to two US pallets inside, and in six different temperature ranges, from -60°C to +25°C. Frosti Lau, General Manager Cargo Service Delivery, Cathay Pacific, said, “These advanced passive thermal containers can offer steady temperature-controlled

conditions for several days without requiring external energy sources. Coupled with Cathay Pacific Cargo’s extensive network, we are confident the containers will benefit our customers around the world.” Anand Yedery, General Manager Cargo – South Asia, Middle East & Africa, Cathay Pacific, said, “From an air freight point of view India is a very big passive pharmaceutical market. This partnership will provide our customers a range of options to transport their temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments.”

In Sook Yoo, Head - Business Development Asia, vaQ-tec, added, “The pharmaceutical market is growing rapidly worldwide.”