Doha-based Qatar Airways Cargo has inked a deal with climate-controlled container manufacturer DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, enabling the airline’s customers to directly lease the latest technology of Active Containers, RKN and RAP Opticooler. 

Ulrich Ogiermann, chief officer cargo, Qatar Airways said: “We understand the intricacies of a seamless cool chain and always aim to provide value to our customers. Through this agreement with DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, we have expanded our active container offering, presenting our business partners with more options to transport their pharmaceuticals globally.”

 

Andreas Seitz, managing director of DoKaSch Temperature Solutions said: "We are convinced that with the extensive and fast-growing flight network of Qatar Airways and our joint commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, this co-operation will provide a great solution for the global pharma cool chain.

 

"Containers are equipped with electric/battery powered cooling compressors and heaters, and require no dry ice, which safeguards the efficacy of vital pharmaceuticals throughout global transportation chains. 

 

"The containers keep cargo within a temperature range of two to eight degree celsius or 15 to 25 degree celsius.