UPS has launched its first-ever special packaging for temperature-sensitive shipments as part ofan expansion of its UPS Temperature True Packaging service.
The comprehensive service now includes expert consultation, package procurement and four newoff-the-shelf, specially designed packaging lines available exclusively to UPS customers.
Each of the new convenient cold-chain packaging lines was engineered, tested and pre-qualifiedby the manufacturer for use in the company’s U.S. domestic network and designed to fit customers’budget and risk-mitigation requirements.
UPS said its staff help customers select and procure the right cold-chain packaging built tomeet appropriate levels of safety and protection standards.
“UPS Temperature True Packaging is a perfect example of UPS responding to growing demand byhealthcare companies,” said John Menna, UPS vice president of global strategy, healthcarelogistics. “Healthcare customers benefit from more expertise and options created to minimize costsand maximize efficiency when time and temperature control is the highest priority.”
UPS Temperature True Packaging today supports more than 500 healthcare companies globally anddemand continues to grow for cold-chain services. In addition to the four new U.S. domestic packageoptions, UPS Temperature True Packaging includes in-house UPS experts based in the U.S., Europe andAsia Pacific to help customers build their packaging strategies and optimize package engineeringand validation through Design Qualification, Operational Qualification and PerformanceQualification protocols.
UPS’s proprietary packaging options keep items refrigerated, in a Controlled Room Temperatureenvironment or frozen for two or more days.
Healthcare companies shipping specialty pharmaceuticals, biologics, diagnostic specimens,vaccines and clinical trials now have more flexibility, convenience and choices with excellenttracking and visibility throughout the supply chain.
The overall UPS Temperature True portfolio offers temperature-sensitive storage andtransportation solutions, consultative expertise and services, ranging from Controlled RoomTemperature to cryogenic (-150 degrees C), tailored for companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech,medical device and life sciences industries.
UPS Temperature True Packaging follows the recent launches of UPS Temperature True Cryo andthree new UPS Temperature True freight service levels that allow for different time-in-transit andcontrol options for bulk shipments. These services are complemented by proactive monitoring andintervention technologies, extensive regulatory expertise and a global network of 49 UPShealthcare-dedicated facilities.
