FedEx Express and today announce the global launch of MedpakVI°C, a service first launched in Europe that offers safe andreliable transportation of sensitive healthcare products.
Launched in Europe in 2016, Medpak VI°C is the innovativenetwork solution that allows companies in the clinical trialssector to ship test medications in temperature-controlled,reuseable packaging. FedEx and are now rolling the service outinternationally, starting with Asia-Pacific and North America.
Marking a significant development for the FedEx Expresshealthcare business, Medpak VI°C is also now serving customers inthe pharmaceutical and medical device industries in addition to theclinical trials sector. These sectors all rely on excellence intemperature controlled technology to ship high-value andtemperature-sensitive products.
“The international launch of Medpak VI°C to various healthcaresectors marks an important and exciting step forward for the FedExExpress and healthcare portfolio, as well as for integration of thetwo businesses,” said Roland Schütze, Healthcare Lead at FedExExpress and . “More than anything, our customers need reliabilityin terms of the technology itself, highly accurate deliveryperformance, time-sensitive shipment and having a partner that candeliver a full end-to-end service without multiple carriers andsupported by a dedicated customer service team. I’m delighted thatwe’re able to take this innovation to the global marketplace.”