Envirotainer and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) have announced a new partnership focused on sustainability.

The companies will pursue “multiple initiatives” with a view to achieve more sustainable operations.

AFKLMP recently approved the newly introduced Envirotainer Releye container and is in the process of implementing it in its booking system.

AFKLMP Cargo’s global head of pharmaceutical logistics Marcel Kuijn said: “We really appreciate our long-term partnership Envirotainer. Sustainability and pharmaceuticals are among our strategic focus areas. That is why this initiative is of such great importance to us.”

Envirotainer will aim to reduce the impact of the use of the container on the environment by investing in sustainable aviation fuel.

Environtainer’s head of global key accounts, airlines added: “We are very happy that a close partner of ours since many years keeps delivering top quality service and secures that the pharmaceutical industry, together with us, provides further capacity of latest technology.”