Why 1500X Hybrid Containers are The Future in Global Pharma Logistics

Medicines generally do not like to travel. The temperature, delays, and improper handling can cause severe damage to the medicine. Batches of vaccines, insulin, or other drugs can become unusable if exposed to dangers associated with travel. Fortunately, there are solutions to these issues, such as 1500X hybrid containers, which are crucial for medicine to thrive and be effective. 

In this article:

• How hybrid containers protect sensitive shipments
• What makes hybrid containers different from traditional solutions?
• Why does better logistics mean lower pollution and less medicine waste?
• How hybrid containers work in real-world scenarios
  
  

Medicine in Transit

Transporting pharmaceuticals is a challenging task. Many of them require a temperature range of 2-8 degrees Celsius, and even slight deviations from these values can compromise the product's quality. When a shipment is in transit, delayed at airports, or poorly handled, the risk of product damage skyrockets. 

Many losses occur due to poor packaging, a lack of real-time tracking, or delays that are not handled promptly enough. This has a direct impact on both costs and patient safety. 

How are Hybrid Containers Different

Hybrid containers combine passive insulation, like thermal walls or phase-change materials, with advanced features like sensors and data logging. They do not rely on an external source of power, but they offer real-time visibility and control independently.

The 1500X hybrid container is an excellent example. It offers over 270 hours of temperature stability. That is more than enough for most long routes and delays. It is built with reusability in mind, which reduces waste. Skycell’s hybrid containers have an excursion rate of less than 0,05%, which is well below industry averages.

Tracking and Control

One of the excellent features of the 1500X hybrid container is its ability to track its conditions live. Things like temperature, humidity, and shock can be monitored remotely. This monitoring can be integrated with everyday-use apps, such as Microsoft Teams. The Logistics team responsible for shipping can receive an instant alert if something goes wrong with the package. They can react accordingly in near-instant. 

This is one of the features that, when introduced, is hard to imagine a good product not having it. 

Reducing Emissions

Traditional containers are often single-use and require an external power source to maintain their temperature. That is not ideal, and that is why the 1500X hybrid container by Skycell was designed. It is safer and more responsible in terms of transport. 

The Takeaway

Pharma logistics are changing. Companies are continually developing new products that consume less energy and produce less pollution. In a supply chain where every detail matters to save lives, it is a welcome change.