SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The Pegasus ULD Network Expansion Meets Market Growth
[Arlington Heights, IL, US] – September 30th, 2024
Sonoco ThermoSafe has added additional capabilities across the global Pegasus ULD network to address the growing need for cost-effective, sustainable transportation of pharmaceutical & life science shipments by air.
The Pegasus ULD is an advanced passive aircraft-certified Temperature Controlled Container (TCC) available via a direct lease from Sonoco, or via the growing global network of strategic Partner Airlines and Freight Forwarders. The list of airlines approving the Pegasus ULD continues to grow, with a total of 17 airlines from around the world. For a full list of airlines please visit www.thermosafe.com. Pharmaceutical companies can also coordinate with their logistics providers for access to the Pegasus ULD fleet.
Additional service capabilities have been made available across the Pegasus ULD global network in North America, Europe, Asia and Middle East. To see the full list of Hubs and Stations please visit thermosafe.com. Additional functions include Storage, Release, Return, Inspection, Cleaning, Pre-conditioning of PCM bottles and Container, Delivery, Collection, Documentation handling (UCR/LUC), MRO – Part 145 facility for maintenance and repairs, spare parts management.
Sonoco’s Global Service Network supports this expansion with 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 according to FAA regulations.
The Pegasus ULD stands out as the only advanced passive aircraft-certified Temperature Controlled Container (TCC) available. Its unique design allows it to be locked directly into the aircraft’s lower deck cargo hold without the need for pallets, straps, or nets. This feature speeds up airport processing, reduces delays, and minimizes costs, ensuring on-time and on-temperature deliveries crucial for patient safety.
Sustainability remains a key consideration for everyone , and the Pegasus ULD offers a reusable packaging solution that significantly reduces landfill waste compared to many other packaging solutions available in the market. The container is also equipped with FAA-approved real-time cloud-based Telemetry, providing GPS location, temperature monitoring, and many other environmental factors.
“The Pegasus ULD is one of the most customer- and environmentally friendly technologies on the market for transporting time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals,” said Bourji Mourad, Director Global Leasing and Market Development at Sonoco ThermoSafe. “We’re thrilled to expand our global service network, partner airlines, and forwarding partners.”
The Pegasus ULD network will continue to expand throughout 2024 and 2025. To learn more, visit https://www.thermosafe.com/pegasus-uld/network
The Pegasus ULD will be on-site at the LogiPharma USA conference in September in Boston.
About Sonoco ThermoSafe
Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco (NYSE:SON), is one of the largest global providers of temperature assurance packaging for the safe and efficient transport of pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines and other temperature-sensitive products. Sonoco ThermoSafe shipping solutions mitigate risk for customers and ensure product efficacy throughout the extremes of a supply chain. With operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, Sonoco ThermoSafe has a vast product offering featuring industry-leading technology that encompasses refrigerated, frozen or controlled room temperature applications. In addition, Sonoco ThermoSafe’s ISC Labs® deliver individualized design and testing services and innovative packaging solutions along with qualification and validation services to meet all regulatory requirements. More information can be found at www.thermosafe.com.
About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With net sales of approximately $7.25 billion in 2022, the Company has approximately 22,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 32 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company ranked first in the Packaging sector on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2022 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the fourth-consecutive year. For more information on the Company, visit our website at www.sonoco.com.