Learn Ways to More Effectively Ship Bulk Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceuticals

A new approach to using passive pallet shippers can ensure the right dimensions to maximize airfreight rates while providing high-level protection for temperature-sensitive products. Watch this video to see how key changes in packaging design are making for easy-to-assemble freestanding shippers that are able to maintain refrigerated, frozen, and controlled room temperatures for up to five days.

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