cool chain Opticooler reliability


LUFTHANSA CARGO has expanded its portfolio for the transportation of temperature-sensitive air freight with a new generation of cooling containers branded as opticooler now available on all routes in the carrier’s global network. Developed jointly with cargo equipment manufacturer Dokasch, the opticooler combines technology with reliability. According to Andreas Otto, Lufthansa


Cargo board member, product and sales: “We have tailored the container to suit individual customer requirements.” With outside temperatures at some airports


ranging from -30°C to +40°C, cargo airlines need to be equipped with containers in which temperatures fluctuate only marginally in order to prevent any damage to sensitive freight. Lufthansa Cargo says the new opticooler offers


greater reliability than other models, and its range of applications is appreciably wider than that of traditional cooling containers – which maintain low temperatures through the use of dry ice. The only thing that Lufthansa Cargo’s


opticooler requires is electricity, making it ideal for transporting goods that must not come into contact with carbon dioxide.


believes that the regulatory regimes at borders have become more stringent, aiming to protect consumers from harmful pesticides and other additives. “As with many carriers, we have to adapt ground handling processes to allow for screening and holding, which will require temperature management,” he commented. Swissport’s Batten also has to deal with regulations and


requirements. “Time is money and perishables need to have minimal time on the ground to keep them fresh and avoid deterioration. “This is made more difficult by Customs and export


regulations (involving taxes, scanning requirements, health permits and so on), but if we are serious about improving the facilities we also need to work with the customers and authorities to improve the processes in advance to streamline the supply chain and maximise the benefits,” he declared. KC Fresh’s Chuenprayoth likewise sees demands in terms of food transport and handling standards becoming ever


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