Emirates SkyCargo is first airline to use envirotainer

Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline to transport the new generation of containers which can heat and cool temperature-sensitive cargo.

Two Envirotainer “RAP e2” carrying pharmaceutical products were transported on a commercial flight from Hamburg, Germany via Emirates’ hub in Dubai to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. Pharmaceuticals need to maintain a constant temperature during the entire transport process.

The Envirotainer RAP e2 is a heating and cooling container with active temperature control, which enables the transport of mainly temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals from door to door. This brand new container concept only uses light composite materials, serving to reduce the weight and emissions during transport.

Ram Menen, Emirates Divisional senior vice resident cargo, said, “Being the first carrier to embrace the RAP e2 underlines Emirates’ our role as innovative airline offering transport solutions that are tailored specifically to our customers’ requirements. Using the Envirotainers we are able to guarantee an even higher reliability while transporting temperature-sensitive freight.”