SkyCell launches new temperature-controlled container to support complex pharma supply chains

SkyCell has unveiled a new high-capacity air freight container designed to improve the transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals across global supply chains. The 6500X unit offers up to 300 hours of independent runtime at 20°C, maintaining precise internal temperature ranges of either 2...

Royal Air Maroc Cargo meets growing cool chain demand with enhanced facilities

Royal Air Maroc Cargo is carrying out extensive renovation and expansion work at its temperature-controlled facilities at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN). Once completed, the cargo arm of the nation’s airline will have access to a total of five cold chambers at its main hub. ...

Swissport drives pharma cold chain growth at EuroAirport Basel

Swissport has reached a significant operational milestone at EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg, handling 1,000 temperature-controlled containers (RKN-equivalent units) through its "cool+connect" facility. The milestone reflects strong growth in pharmaceutical volumes and reinforces Basel’...

Cold Chain Technologies to launch orchestration platform MedAssure at LogiPharma 2026

Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) will be launching its new cold chain orchestration platform MedAssure at LogiPharma 2026, exhibiting on Stand 83-85 as well as container area C24 and C25. Designed by cold chain experts and dedicated to the life science industry, MedAssure provides proactive data dri...

Cold Chain Technologies opens major Mumbai facility

Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has officially opened a new 42,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Taloja, Navi Mumbai, further expanding its presence in India. The site, which integrates CCTs global portfolio with local capabilities, represents a major milestone for India’s cold chain ...

Glasgow Prestwick Airport showcases cool chain investment to Indian Consul General

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) welcomed the Consul General of India, Mr Siddharth Malik, to discuss UK-India trade and the airport’s recent significant investment in enhanced cool chain infrastructure. The Consul General toured the airport’s cargo facilities with officials on Friday together...

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Cold Chain Technologies partners with Gobi Technologies

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Air cargo warning as extreme weather raises risks for pharma cold chains

Pharmaceutical air cargo operators are being urged to strengthen cold chain protection as extreme weather events become more frequent and unpredictable. Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) said recent icy conditions in Europe highlight a wider climate challenge for the global transport of temperature-sen...

Swissport partners Scan Global Logistics launches first perishables centre in the UK

Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services provider, has launched its first dedicated perishables centre in the United Kingdom at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The new facility strengthens the company’s global cool-chain network and supports growing demand for fresh Atlantic salmon. ...

PrimeFlight Aviation Services achieves CEIV Pharma recertification at MIA cargo facility

PrimeFlight Cargo at Miami International Airport has successfully achieved recertification under the CEIV Pharma (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics) program. Shawnpaul Booth, Senior VP of Cargo and Global Strategy, explained: “This industry-leading cert...

CCE Group acquires Icebridge Cooling Solutions

CCE Group, an aerospace platform specialising in cabin and cargo equipment solutions, announces the acquisition of Icebridge, an innovator in cooling technologies for airline catering. This strategic acquisition further strengthens CCE Group’s position in the aerospace industry by expanding its...

Cold Chain Technologies expands industry-leading reusable portfolio

Cold Chain Technologies has announced the launch of the EcoFlex 3, an evolution of its shape-stable, full-coverage PCM family of EcoFlex reusable shippers. The range, known for its high-performance and sustainability benefits, allows customers to lease its temperature-controlled parcel shippers, ...

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Global November air cargo volumes increased by 5% year-on-year

November’s air cargo growth continues the upward trend identified in recent months. September and October’s demand levels increased by 3% and 4% year-on-year respectively. The market is on track to deliver +4% growth in 2025, ahead of what looks to be a more challenging 2026. Capacity expansi...

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Frankfurt Airport joins Pharma.Aero

Frankfurt Airport joins the global cross-industry collaboration platform Pharma.Aero, expanding the organisation's expertise in end-to-end healthcare product supply chains. Frankfurt Airport is operated by Fraport AG, and is one of the most influential air cargo hubs worldwide. The airport offers...

Envirotainer launches next-generation Live Monitoring solution

Envirotainer, a provider of cold chain solutions for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, has launched Live Monitoring, a next-generation connectivity upgrade to its industry-leading E-Tech RAP e2 container. The new capability gives customers real-time visibility into every shipment, including ...

Cold Chain Technologies launches “Smart Chain, Clear Gain” campaign

Leading temperature-controlled solution provider, Cold Chain Technologies (CCT), has unveiled its new campaign, Smart Chain, Clear Gain, aimed at redefining how pharmaceutical companies approach compliance, efficiency and value in cold chain logistics. The campaign centres around CCT’s Smart So...

IAG Cargo announces it has approved SkyCell’s 1500X containers

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has expanded its service offering by announcing that it has approved SkyCell's temperature-controlled 1500X series containers for use on its network. This marks another milestone for IAG Cargo’s Constant Climate cold chain ser...

Hactl leverages Air-Land Fresh Lane

Hactl successfully handled a consignment of Manila clams on 22 September, originating in Thailand and bound for Shenzhen. The shipment was routed through Hong Kong via the Air-Land Fresh Lane — a newly launched dedicated route for importing live and chilled seafood and fruits into the Greater B...

Seafrigo opens new state-of-the art Melbourne facility

Seafrigo Australia Pty Ltd trading as Mode Logistics across Australia has opened a new state-of-the-art facility at Melbourne Airport, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the global food logistics sector. The new warehouse for the cold cha...

American Airlines Cargo expands ExpediteTC cold-chain capabilities

American Airlines Cargo announces significant enhancements to its ExpediteTC° product, a comprehensive cold-chain solution designed to meet the growing global demand for safe, reliable transportation of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, biologics and life sciences shipments. This month, Ame...

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