Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced Pharma Passive FlexTemp, a new service for transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products that handles dual temperature requirements in a single operation. The company describes it as the first such solution in the air freight industry.
Available as an add-on to the existing Pharma Passive and Pharma Critical Passive offerings, FlexTemp enables shipments to adapt to changing thermal conditions during transit. It activates particularly when single-use passive packaging nears the end of its lifecycle, providing flexibility for managing varying temperature needs.
The service enhances protection for product integrity and shelf life across Qatar Airways Cargo’s global network. Bookings are now open via the airline’s Digital Lounge platform for designated FlexTemp corridors.
This launch addresses a key challenge in pharmaceutical logistics, where shipments often require shifts between temperature ranges such as 2-8°C or 15-25°C, as seen in the carrier’s prior Opticooler containers leased from DoKaSch. Qatar Airways Cargo also offers broader temperature management through its Q-Climate option for various cargo types, including COL (2-8°C), CRT (15-25°C), and ERT (2-25°C) ranges with ground transfer support in Doha.