UPS enhances cryogenic logistics services 03 November 2014

Solution uses Cryoport's leading-edge cryogenic and related technologies

UPS has launched UPS Temperature True Cryo, which further broadens the scope of UPS temperature-sensitive shipping offerings to include cryogenic solutions for UPS healthcare customers. The service includes real-time tracking and intervention services, which, when combined with UPS's proactive monitoring, risk mitigation solutions and global network of control towers, will provide complete visibility for cryogenic shipments at every stage of the supply chain journey.

The expansion is the latest addition to the UPS Temperature True suite of solutions. The innovative solution uses Cryoport's leading-edge cryogenic and related technologies, which allow UPS customers to use liquid nitrogen stored in dry vapour form to keep products frozen at -150 degrees C for 10 days while in transit or storage, providing a reliable, safe container for cryopreservation of products. It can also be paired with the industry first risk management, intervention and insurance solution, UPS Proactive Response Secure, to provide unprecedented coverage for time- and temperature-sensitive shipments.

The UPS Temperature True portfolio offers temperature-sensitive storage and transportation solutions and services for products ranging from cryogenic to ambient, specifically tailored for companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries. UPS Temperature True Cryo follows the recent launch of three new Temperature True freight service levels that allow for different time-in-transit and control options for bulk temperature-sensitive shipments. These services are complemented by proactive monitoring and intervention technologies, extensive regulatory expertise and a global network of 46 UPS healthcare-dedicated facilities.