United Cargo Adds Temperature-Controlled Units
PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management
United Cargo signs global rental agreement with va-Q-tec for controlled transport of pharmaceuticals.
United Cargo has signed a rental agreement with va-Q-tec, a provider of units for temperature-controlled transport of pharmaceuticals, the company announced on Aug. 26, 2015.
United Cargo’s TempControl customers may choose from five sizes of va-Q-tainer containers: Half Euro, Eurox, USx, XLx, and TWINx, which can accommodate two US pallets.
All rentals will be handled by United Cargo's centralized 24/7 Control Tower team. United plans an October launch date for the new va-Q-tainer rentals.
Source: United Cargo
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