Door-to-Door Delivery and Returns Across 100+ Countries

Delivering temperature-sensitive cargo worldwide is complex and requires moving containers across borders, navigating customs, coordinating with partners, and maintaining strict temperature controls, all while avoiding delays.

According to IATA, more than 50% of temperature excursions occur at airports, particularly at customs clearance as containers are opened or unloaded, exposing their contents to hot or cold air. SkyCell’s door-to-door service with established customs processes eliminates this risk and addresses these challenges head-on, ensuring smooth, efficient, and predictable global cold-chain transportation.

Leveraging our extensive logistics network, customs and processes expertise, advanced technology, and strategic partnerships, SkyCell streamlines every stage of the delivery process.

Reliable Performance and Seamless Delivery Across Challenging Routes

Preventing temperature excursions is becoming more and more difficult as temperature extremes become commonplace globally. Thanks to an independently validated excursion rate of less than 0.05%, many pharma companies and their partners have switched to SkyCell to future-proof their supply chain.

This high-performance and seamless service was demonstrated in a recent shipment from Melbourne (MEL) to Brussels (BRU) via Dubai (DXB). Throughout the journey, our customers’ pharmaceutical products required precise temperature maintenance within a range of +15°C to +25°C.

At the start of the lease, preconditioned SkyCell 1500X hybrid containers were handed over and filled in Melbourne to begin their journey. At Melbourne Airport, the well-established customs solutions ensured a smooth process. With robust customs clearance procedures in place globally, we can ensure timely and compliant deliveries that avoid the delays commonly associated with international shipping.

The containers quickly passed through customs and were loaded onto the airplane, with the ambient temperature dropping to a cool 8.3°C in Melbourne. However, during the layover in Dubai, external temperatures soared to blistering 58.1°C.

Despite extreme temperature variations, SkyCell’s 1500X containers maintained stable internal temperatures with only a 1.5°C variance. With an independent runtime of 270 hours, hybrid containers are uniquely suited to long, complex routes. Unlike active containers, there’s no need for electrical power or plugs, offering greater flexibility and reliability on challenging journeys.

From Dubai, the containers were flown to Brussels and transported to their final destination. Then, our customer simply dropped off the empty containers at our partner’s warehouse near Brussels Airport. From here, SkyCell transported them to the service center in Brussels to be cleaned, refurbished, and preconditioned for their next journey.

Build a More Efficient Supply Chain with SkyCell

SkyCell’s supply chain solutions are designed to handle even the most demanding routes. The hybrid containers maintain stable temperatures and protect vital medicines through long journeys and extreme conditions. From door-to-door delivery to reverse logistics, our extensive network is built to adapt to the unique needs of the pharma industry, handling both short and complex lanes with ease.

For our pharma customers, preconditioned containers are delivered to your chosen destination, filled, shipped, and then simply left at our drop-off points where we handle the entire return process – sustainable logistics made easy and cost-effective.

Reach out to our team today to discuss how we can support your operations and help you streamline your supply chain.

¹ Aligning Cold Chain and Sustainability

² Cold Chain Market For Pharmaceuticals Size & Share (rootsanalysis.com)