Cargolux and Envirotainer: combined excellence in high quality cool chain logistics

Luxemburg, August 30, 2004 – Cargolux Airlines of Luxembourg and the Swedish company Envirotainer have signed a global general lease agreement at the beginning of June 2004. This agreement allows Cargolux, the worldwide specialist for the air transportation of all types of cargo, to respond to the request for tailor-made air-freight services by the pharmaceutical and biochemical industries.
The state-of-the art temperature controlled containers from Envirotainer are designed for the air transportation of temperature sensitive cargo like vaccines, blood plasma, biological products or similar.
“Regardless of the outside temperature, we now offer our worldwide clients the right tool to comply with their cool logistic needs throughout the Cargolux network”, says Robert van de Weg, Sr. Vice-President, Sales & Marketing.
“In addition to our ultra modern aircraft with temperature controlled zones, adjustable inflight from 4 to 29 degrees C, and to Luxembourg’s prime handling facilities with sophisticated systems for perishable cargo, Cargolux enhances its dedication to offer a high level of cool-logistic services to global customers”.
Cargolux, as a member of the Cool Chain Association, appreciates the cooperation with Environtainer as the global market leader for air cargo temperature management solutions, and is always striving to implement leading technologies in the interest of performance, safety and customer satisfaction.

For more information, please contact
Marc Schonckert, PR department
Tel +352 4211 3929, Fax +352 4211 3509
mschonckert@cargolux.com