We are so proud to announce the maiden flight of our container between Zurich and San Francisco.

We are so excited to announce the maiden flight of our Active temperature controlled container between Zurich and San Francisco in collaboration with Swiss Airlines and BPL.

Lorenzo Stoll, Head of Cargo at Swiss International Air Lines states: "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."

The container utilizes solar energy to feed the battery, allowing the thermal unit to maintain the required temperature range without the need for an external power source. This process allows for a simplification of the cold chain and makes the container an ideal solution for transporting medicine to remote and underdeveloped areas, where access to cold chain infrastructure can be limited. Additionally, advanced temperature and humidity control systems and smart technology were incorporated which provide real-time tracking and monitoring of the cargo, ensuring that vaccines and other medical supplies arrive at their destination safely and securely.

Swiss Airtainer's airfreight container weighs 250 kg less than its competitors and has received the full certifications required, including the one from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which confirms the safety and reliability of the product. Swiss Airtainer has also received strong support from the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) and from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO, further validating the company’s efforts to innovate and improve the airfreight industry.

Swiss Airtainer, Swiss WorldCargo, and B.P.L., three Switzerland based companies, are committed to creating sustainable solutions for the logistics industry and are excited to be at the forefront of this innovative project. All parties involved share the same Swiss values and look forward to the positive impact the collaboration will have on the industry and the communities it serves.

#sustainability #energysaving #coldchainlogistics

For more information:  

Stephen Maietta, Senior Vice President  

M: +1 (973) 452-5303  

Email: stephen.maietta@swissairtainer.com  

About Swiss Airtainer

Swiss Airtainer has made its mission to develop and rent out safe, sustainable, and smart temperature-controlled air cargo containers to help deliver lifesaving medicines to even the most remote locations in the world in an affordable way. The company is offering a service composed of a container and its integrated software to maximize the added value for its customers. Swiss Airtainer holds the Solar Impulse Foundation label, which recognizes profit-driven solutions to environmental challenges.