Temperature controlled air cargo
Total Connection arranges temperature controlled air cargo for pharmaceutical intermediates, temperature-sensitive chemicals and perishable ingredients: active or passive temperature packaging, cold chain handling at origin and destination airports, temperature logging and delivery timed to the flight so the product stays within its range.
What temperature controlled air cargo involves
Air cargo spends time on ramps, in warehouses and in aircraft holds where temperature is not guaranteed. Cold chain by air depends on packaging that holds the range for the whole transit, handling agreements at each airport and a plan for the ground legs.
Total Connection specifies the packaging from the product's range and transit time, books carriers with cold chain handling on the lane and arranges refrigerated ground transport at both ends.
Packaging and handling options
Passive packaging
Insulated shippers with gel packs, phase change material or dry ice for transits up to several days.
Active containers
Powered temperature-controlled ULDs for high-value or long-transit shipments.
Airport handling
Carriers and handlers with cold rooms and cold chain procedures on the lane.
Ground legs
Reefer pickup and delivery timed to the flight to limit ramp exposure.
What is confirmed before booking
- Temperature range and allowed excursions from the product specification
- Total transit time including ground legs and customs
- Packaging validated for the range and duration
- Dry ice or dangerous goods declarations where applicable
- Temperature monitoring and log requirements
Temperature controlled air cargo FAQ
What temperature ranges can you ship?
Frozen, refrigerated 2 to 8 C and controlled room temperature 15 to 25 C, using packaging and containers matched to the range and transit.
Is dry ice a dangerous good?
Yes. Dry ice is regulated as Class 9 by air and is declared and labeled accordingly.
Do I get a temperature record?
Yes. Data loggers or active container records are provided with the delivery.
Can chemicals ship under temperature control by air?
Yes, for products IATA permits, with the dangerous goods and temperature requirements handled together.
Quote a temperature controlled air shipment
Send the product, origin, destination and timing. 732-817-0401 or quotes@totalconnection.com.
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