Qatar Airways has launched two new premium services, Q Pharma and Q Fresh for its cool chain transport services for time- and temperature-sensitive goods, including pharmaceuticals and perishables, according to the Shipping Gazette.
Q Pharma will provide both active and passive solutions. The active solution provides temperature-controlled containers, which maintain constant temperature throughout the transport chain. The passive will keep products within a defined temperature band at all stages.
Q Fresh will ship perishables that require temperature control by designated airside temperature controlled areas at correct temperature to aircraft departure.
Qatar Airways chief cargo officer Ulrich Ogiermann said air cargo standards for handling time and temperature sensitive commodities such as pharmaceuticals and perishables are becoming more stringent, with stricter guidelines on temperature control.
"Our thorough understanding of the intricacies involved in safeguarding the integrity of these commodities ensures that Qatar Airways Cargo continues to provide meticulous and uncompromised service standards in line with IATA requirements," he said.
Additionally, the carrier offers Quick Ramp Transfer (QRT) solution by refrigerated or reefer truck at its Doha base.
It also offers a perishables storage area at its recently opened 77,000-square metre cargo facility at Hamad International Airport which will fully open in 2015 to handle of 1.4 million tonnes a year.
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