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SkyCell completes product portfolio with new frozen container for -20°C transport
SkyCell has developed the new 1500F, the fourth temperature range which completes the product suite from deep frozen to controlled room temperature. The 1500F, which maintains a steady temperature of -15°C to -25°C for more than 120 hours.
The SkyCell 1500DF – A game-changer in the transportation of deep-frozen medicine
SkyCell has engineered the new deep-frozen 1500DF container, which enables that more life-saving medicines and active pharma ingredients (APIs) can be transported in one air cargo shipment while increasing the safety and sustainability of the shipment. Discover our latest product innovation.
South Korea goes Hybrid – SkyCell and Korean Air announce partnership
SkyCell and Korean Air Cargo have signed an agreement to lease SkyCell's hybrid containers. The partnership follows SkyCell’s recent launch of a service center in Seoul and the appointment of a Business Development Director for Korea.
SkyCell introduces new deep frozen container – The 1500DF
SkyCell’s new deep-frozen solution is capable of maintaining a steady temperature of minus 60° Celsius to minus 80° Celsius, while reducing the amount of dry-ice by more than half. Explore our latest product innovation.
SkyCell joins consortium to deliver end-to-end Covid-19 vaccine distribution solution
SkyCell has become part of the establishment of the Hope Consortium – a neutral platform that offers a scalable solution to reach emerging markets in best-in-class quality. The consortium will facilitate the distribution of over 1.8 billion Covid-19 vaccines by end of 2021.
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo partner with SkyCell
SkyCell and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo have signed a partnership agreement to expand access to SkyCell's hybrid containers in supply chains, enabling further safety and sustainability solutions for pharmaceutical shipments. The new deal is part of a shift towards the adoption of enhanced technological solutions to meet both the demands of pandemic logistics and requirements of environmental agreements.
New SkyCell Service Centers open as the race for secure pharma containers intensifies
SkyCell has opened new Service Centers in Korea, Italy and the USA. Virtual training and digitalization projects have enabled expansion to continue in spite of Covid-19 lockdowns. This expansion responds to increased global demand for temperature-controlled, IoT- tracked containers as pharma shippers begin answering to greater need for pharmaceuticals and increased regulatory requirements to protect crucial supply chains.
Partnership between SkyCell and Unitrans to Secure Sensitive Biologics
SkyCell and Unitrans International Corporation (an AIT Worldwide Logistics Company) have partnered up to provide increased access to SkyCell’s hybrid containers for the transport of life-saving pharmaceuticals around the world.
Audited data: the new industry standard for lane validation
Under the new circumstances of Covid-19, audited data from end-to-end of the supply chain is the most reliable mirror of the truth. For the third year in a row, SkyCell has upheld its high-performance title with an audit proving <0.1% temperature excursions occur end-to-end of our shipments.
Qatar Airways Cargo Signs Agreement for SkyCell Hybrid
Qatar Airways Cargo and SkyCell have signed an agreement to lease SkyCell hybrid containers. The agreement ensures pharma shippers have increased access to the self-charging, temperature-controlled container to boost the safety and sustainability of their shipments.
Government influence in Green Pharma Logistics to boost savings made with SkyCell hybrid
Governments around the world are imposing fees upon those delivering goods unsustainably and introducing systems that advocate for sustainable packaging, meaning savings with SkyCell’s hybrid pharmaceutical containers are set to rise.
Richard Ettl interviewed on Monocle 24’s Eureka podcast
SkyCell’s CEO and Co-Founder, Richard Ettl, sat down with Monocle 24’s Daniel Bach to talk about SkyCell’s growth over the past decade, from the earliest days of an idea to becoming a global leader in the field, and now working with 15 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies worldwide.
Saving nearly 4.1 million kg of CO2 in vaccine deliveries for the Brazilian Government
Discover how SkyCell sustainably shipped around 8.8 million vaccines to the Brazilian Government, allowing patients to receive their essential medicine in the quality required, all while reducing the impact that shipments like these normally impose on our planet.
Data-driven software saves medicine during pandemic
Collective efforts between a major British pharmaceutical company, Qatar Airways and SkyCell secured a safe vaccine delivery to India that would otherwise have been severely delayed and resulted in unusable, degraded medication.
SkyCell assigned a critical supplier by EU Commission & Swiss Government
Here's why data insights are essential to guaranteeing the safe and sustainable distribution of a life-saving Covid-19 vaccine.
How to implement a digitally-enabled supply chain
In case you missed our Pharma Logistics Expert Roundtable or need a refresher, here are our key take-aways and the on-demand video.
Delivering 4 million doses of vaccines to Brazil
SkyCell, DHL and Lufthansa have joined forces to transport high-valuable vaccines from Siena via Frankfurt to Belo Horizonte.
Europe-based pharma client rolls out the hybrid globally
With Skycell’s implementation support, a European manufacturer smoothly switched to the hybrid for their global vaccines supply chain within 9 months.
Unveiling our next chapter: Safe. Secure. Sustainable.
We are writing the next chapter in the SkyCell story with the unveiling of your new strapline. We have decided to bring into the spotlight what is important to our clients, partners, investors and to us at SkyCell: our values. Learn why sustainability should matter to you.
SkyCell closes large growth-funding round during COVID-19
The importance of temperature control in pharma distribution has not gone unnoticed in the investment community. SkyCell closes an oversubscribed financing round of 62M USD to expand its global footprint and container fleet.
SkyCell successfully transported pneumococcal vaccines in support of 326,000 German patients
In response to shortage, SkyCell, KLM and UPS teamed up to ensure 6,5 tons of the critical vaccines were shipped from Tokyo and Osaka via Amsterdam to Frankfurt safely, timely and within temperature range in fight against COVID-19.
Supply Chain Resilience during COVID-19 Pandemic
SkyCell is proud to let you know that even during the restrictions put in place due to COVID-19, 100% of our deliveries of the last four weeks were on time. We are aware that even minor disruptions can cause delays in delivering life-saving drugs to patients and potential financial losses. We would like to highlight the measures SkyCell has taken to maintain a high level of performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring your supply chains' resilience.
Sustainability needs to be more than just a buzzword
Learn more about SkyCell's approach of tackling supply chain emissions and building a sustainable pharma supply chain.
How to ship Antivirals and Clinical Trials to China
Coronavirus Special: When thousands of lives depend on the content of one container, there is no room for failure. SkyCell has the expertise and fleet capacity to support you in this complex undertaking.
Best-practices for your Asia Pacific Cold Chain
Pharma logistics faces diverse market conditions and requirements in the APAC region. Learn more about our solutions for your cold chain.
Big Data in pharma cold chain logistics
Collecting and reporting data in near real-time cuts costs and reduces risk. Learn more about our IoT infrastructure, software developments and big data systems.
How to manage extended transit times in Brazil without excursions
A lack of visibility of temperature data during transit can be a challenge for pharma companies. Discover in our best-practice case study what solutions SkyCell offers.
Unparalleled security for SkyCell’s smart containers through banking grade Securosys Hardware
Quality is everything to us, which is why each SkyCell smart container has a digital identity that is used for tracking it through blockchain technology, wherever it is located in the world. This is made possible by equipping it with public and private keys generated by Securosys Hardware Security Modules.
How to execute a door-to-door shipment to China
Transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals to China while being fully GDP compliant can be a challenge. Discover in our best-practice case study which solutions SkyCell offers.
SkyCell presents quality award to Emirates SkyCargo
Two years of partnership with zero temperature excursions. For its outstanding performance in pharma transport, Emirates SkyCargo was honored with the first SkyCell Quality Award.
SkyCell increases its availability for in the US market with a new partnership
SkyCell and United Cargo have announced a close partnership which makes United Cargo the first U.S. carrier to lease and transport the innovative temperature-sensitive containers manufactured by SkyCell.
SkyCell and AirBridgeCargo expand partnership
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) and SkyCell have sealed a close partnership for the lease of all types of SkyCell’s temperature-controlled containers.
A new partnership takes off to Singapore
SkyCell and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have sealed a partnership for the lease of SkyCell containers to serve the surging demand in Singapore and the Asia Pacific Region. Learn what kind of benefits the collaboration brings for SkyCell clients.
Peace of Mind Insurance
Being the safest pharma container is not enough. SkyCell expands its SkyCellent services with a new additional offering.
A new Collaboration is in the Air
SkyCell and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo have announced a global cooperation to work more closely together on existing and future pharmaceutical logistics business.