Delta Cargo has announced the technical approval of DoKaSch Temperature Solutions’ Opticooler® RKN.

The Atlanta-based carrier can now integrate the electrically powered unit onto its aircraft, offering its customers an additional solution for pharmaceutical transport across its extensive global network.

Delta Cargo’s global pharma network now spans 46 pharma-approved stations, with recent expansions including Chicago (ORD), Philadelphia (PHL) and Raleigh (RDU).

Delta Cargo was the first US passenger airline to receive IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma Logistics Certification, and all Delta Cargo Pharma stations adhere to strict Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards, ensuring the highest level of quality and compliance in pharmaceutical transportation.

Since 2020, Delta Cargo has been utilising DoKaSch’s RAP container.

Alison Ricker, managing director – global sales and product development at Delta Cargo, said: “The integration of the Opticooler RKN into our fleet represents our ongoing commitment to serving the complex needs of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

“We continue to invest in our facilities, operations and staff, steadfastly upholding the most rigorous industry standards.

“Our commitment ensures customers have ample choices and world-class reliability for their pharmaceutical shipments.”

Andreas Seitz, managing director of DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, said: “This partnership not only expands our presence in the USA but also strengthens our global network.”

The Opticooler®, available in RKN and RAP versions, are fully air-conditioned units that can maintain precise temperatures without relying on dry ice and are equipped with batteries for continuous operation, making them ideal for the safe transport and temporary storage of valuable and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, addressing a critical need in the pharmaceutical logistics industry.

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