Swiss WorldCargo has teamed up with Swiss Airtainer and B.P.L. to announce the launch of a "self-sustaining air freight container".
"This achievement seeks to revolutionise the cold chain logistics by providing a sustainable and innovative solution for the transportation of life-saving medicine," SwissWorldCargo said in an April 12 announcement.
"We are excited to be a part of this innovation, which has the potential to significantly impact the transportation of life-saving medicine. The self-sustaining airfreight container is a game-changer for the industry, and we are highly committed to its success," said Lorenzo Stoll, head of cargo at Swiss International Air Lines
The first shipment using the container "recently took place from Basel via Zurich to San Francisco", according to the companies involved.
“B.P.L. are thrilled to be partnering with Swiss WorldCargo and Swiss Airtainer on this first joint shipment. This joint initiative is a great opportunity to explore innovative ways we can reduce our carbon footprint," said Urs Suter, general manager at B.P.L. Switzerland.
"Together, we are redefining the possibilities of cold chain logistics, and the successful completion of our first joint shipment marks a revolutionary milestone in our journey towards a greener and more efficient future," said Eduard Seligman, chief executive of Swiss Airtainer.