ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 14 Feb. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) and one of the world’s largest providers of temperature-controlled packaging, and Turkish Airlines, a trusted partner in high-density transportation. value-, time- and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical cargoes around the world, are pleased to announce a global partnership agreement for the rental of the new Pegasus ULD® temperature-controlled bulk shipping container. The agreement allows pharmaceutical freight forwarders to access Pegasus ULD® containers directly from Turkish Cargo.

Sonoco ThermoSafe’s Pegasus ULD® is the first temperature-controlled passive bulk ULD container approved by the FAA and EASA for pharmaceutical use, allowing it to expedite international air cargo handling and customs processes at cost as low as possible. With a focus on durability, the Pegasus ULD® is designed with composite materials, providing a lighter weight solution that is also much more resistant to damage than traditional metal containers. Additionally, the Pegasus ULD® contains a fully integrated, FAA-approved telemetry system providing real-time, cloud-based data on payload and ambient temperature and key environmental factors, precisely synchronized with GPS location. .

“We are delighted to partner with Turkish Airlines for the inclusion of the Pegasus ULD® container in its TK PHARMA cold chain service,” said Bourji Mourad, Head of Logistics and Partner Management for the Rental Group. in bulk from Sonoco ThermoSafe.

“As Turkish Cargo, which holds the IATA CEIV Pharma certificate and offers state-of-the-art industrial solutions for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, we believe that this new class of air cargo containers will provide a good choice for our customers to transport high-value pharmaceuticals around the world,” says Daniel Lloyd Johnson, Turkish Airlines, Senior Vice President Cargo Product.

About Sonoco ThermoSafe
Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco (NYSE: SON), is one of the world’s largest providers of temperature-controlled packaging for the safe and efficient transport of pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines and other temperature-sensitive products. temperature. Sonoco ThermoSafe shipping solutions mitigate risk for customers and ensure product efficiency across the extremes of a supply chain. With operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, Sonoco ThermoSafe offers a wide range of products with state-of-the-art technology that encompasses chilled, frozen or controlled room temperature applications. Additionally, Sonoco ThermoSafe’s ISC labs^® provide individualized design and testing services and innovative packaging solutions as well as 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 supplier of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, 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 countries. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate goal of Better packaging. Better life. The company was ranked first in the packaging industry by Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2022 and was included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third consecutive year. For more information, visit www.sonoco.com.

About TK PHARMA
Holder of the IATA CEIV pharmaceutical certificate (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators), Turkish Cargo maintains the cold chain in optimal conditions with its “TK Pharma” product which has been designed to transport pharmaceutical products such as medicines and vaccines to world standards. TK Pharma product provides industry specific solutions such as dedicated temperature controlled storage, dedicated and skilled operations team, 24/7 customer service, priority management, zone dedicated temperature-controlled assembly and disassembly as well as SOPs and product quality agreements. For more information, please visit TK PHARMA (turkishcargo.com.tr)

About Turkish Cargo
Arranging air cargo operations to more than 340 destinations, 98 of which are cargo destinations, in 132 countries around the world, Turkish Cargo operates with its fleet of 377 aircraft, of which 20 are freighters, at its hub in Istanbul. that connects the continents with its strategic importance. Turkish Cargo, the fastest growing and developing air cargo brand in the world, aims to become one of the top 3 air cargo brands in 2025. For more information, please visit www.turkishcargo.com Our call center 24/7: +90 850 333 0 77