Shipping containers are the best option to maintain a controlled atmosphere in the cold chain when transporting or storing vaccines and medical supplies.

Our refrigerated containers preserve products at chilled and frozen temperatures. They stand out not only for their ruggedness and transportability, but also as a fast, easy-to-install solution for storing and transporting many products such as medical supplies, vaccines, cosmetics, chemicals, resins and electronic components, among others.

Health worker holding a coronavirus vaccine vial

At Econtainers we have focused on becoming a strategic ally for companies that need a temporary solution without making large investments, positioning refrigerated containers wherever they are needed.

One success story is our partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the body in charge of managing humanitarian aid and development assistance. We supplied 8 containers in the city of Cúcuta, on the Colombian border, to store vaccines that were going to be transported to Venezuela as humanitarian aid.

On that occasion USAID stored more than 2 million vaccines, with the entire logistics chain set up in a hard-to-reach area with no electricity, so alternative diesel power generation systems were also supplied. It was a solution carried out with Econtainers Reefer Line and delivered immediately.

We have become cold chain specialists, always understanding the needs of our partners and safeguarding the quality of their products. In this case we kept in mind that vaccines are the future of human health and are medicines that must be carefully transported and preserved until they are administered, since any improper handling can cause a loss of vaccine potency and effectiveness.

Refrigerated container with its refrigeration unit

To protect their quality, the vaccines were transported in equipment that underwent strict quality control procedures to ensure correct operation. We took into account the main advantages of using reefers for storage:

Their ruggedness, which protects the products stored inside.
Their fast, easy installation and operation.
The option to rent them short, medium or long term.
A fast, economical way to handle fluctuations in storage space needs.
Their low cost.

Based on this case and the key features mentioned, we can confirm that a refrigerated container is well worth using to store products that need to be preserved and transported at low temperatures.

We are currently contributing our knowledge, experience and professionalism to the logistics process of supplying COVID vaccines. Discover more benefits of refrigerated containers on our website.

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