Temperature controlled transportation service launched for healthcare

Transportation companies FedEx Express an TNT have launched a global service for the safe and reliable transportation of sensitive healthcare products.

First launched in Europe in 2016, Medpak VI°C allows companies in the clinical trials sector to ship test medications in temperature-controlled, reusable packaging.

As well as the clinical trials sector, Medpak VI°C also serves customers in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, sectors of which all rely on excellence in temperature-controlled technology to ship high-value and temperature-sensitive products.

The companies are now rolling out the service globally, beginning with Asia-Pacific and North America.

FedEx Express state that the expansion of the service marks a significant development for its healthcare business.

“The international launch of Medpak VI°C to various healthcare sectors marks an important and exciting step forward for the FedEx Express and TNT healthcare portfolio, as well as for integration of the two businesses,” said Roland Schütze, healthcare lead at FedEx Express and TNT.

“More than anything, our customers need reliability in terms of the technology itself, highly accurate delivery performance, time-sensitive shipment and having a partner that can deliver a full end-to-end service without multiple carriers and supported by a dedicated customer service team. I’m delighted that we’re able to take this innovation to the global marketplace.”