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‘ As technology progresses we will see an increase in these high-tech , fragile medications that need to be transported by only the most advanced of supply chains . It is here that the temperaturecontrolled supply chain will prove vital ’
advanced of supply chains . It is here that the temperature-controlled supply chain will prove vital .
For air cargo carriers wishing to benefit from the trade in biopharmaceuticals and any temperature-sensitive products for that matter , there are a number of core technologies and processes that they must put in place . Increasingly this means building specialist warehouses with temperature-control zones kept at a variety of temperatures ( 15 ° - 25 °; 2 ° -8 °; and cold storage at -20 ° are the temperature zones most often required for the movement of biopharmaceuticals ).
Additionally , specialist active containers or high level passive solutions must be used to protect this high-value temperature-sensitive cargo when it is in transit .
The introduction of new aircraft models such as the Boeing 787 has made the maintenance of temperature easier than ever , as these next generation aircraft come with an option for full forward hold
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