Sonoco ThermoSafe has added additional capabilities across the global Pegasus ULD network to meet the growing need for sustainable and cost-effective transportation of pharmaceutical and life sciences shipments by air.
The Pegasus ULD is an advanced passive temperature-controlled container (TCC) for aircraft, available via direct lease from Sonoco, or through the growing global network of strategic partner airlines and freight forwarders. The list of airlines that approve the Pegasus ULD continues to grow, with a total of 17 airlines from around the world. For a complete list of airlines, please visit www.thermosafe.com. Pharmaceutical companies can also coordinate with their logistics providers to access the Pegasus ULD fleet.
Additional service capabilities are provided across the global Pegasus ULD network in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. For a full list of hubs and stations, please visit thermosafe.com. Additional functions include storage, issuance, return, inspection, cleaning, preconditioning of PCM bottles and containers, delivery, assembly, documentation processing (UCR/LUC), an MRO – Part 145 facility for maintenance and repairs, and spare parts management.
Sonoco’s global service network supports this expansion through strategic partnerships with ground handling and MRO partners, including ACL Airshop, Unilode Aviation Solutions, Swissport, ALHA Group and Focus WFS. ULD maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) is managed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
Pegasus ULD stands out as the only advanced aircraft-certified temperature-controlled container (TCC) available. Its unique design allows it to be installed directly into the aircraft’s lower level cargo hold without the need for pads, straps or nets. This feature speeds up airport processing, reduces delays, and reduces costs, ensuring on-time and temperature deliveries that are essential for patient safety.
Sustainability remains a key consideration for everyone, and Pegasus ULD offers a reusable packaging solution that significantly reduces landfill waste compared to many other packaging solutions on the market. The container is also equipped with FAA-certified real-time cloud-based telemetry, providing GPS location and monitoring of temperature and many other environmental factors.
“Pegasus ULD is one of the most customer and environmentally friendly technologies on the market for transporting time- and temperature-sensitive medications,” said Borji Mourad, Director of Global Leasing and Market Development at Sonoco ThermoSafe. “We are pleased to expand our global network of service, partner airlines and cargo partners.”
The Pegasus ULD network will continue to expand throughout 2024 and 2025. The Pegasus ULD network will be on site at the LogiPharma USA conference September 23-25 in Boston.
