On October 6 and 7, 2026, professionals from the pharmaceutical industry, air cargo and logistics met at FlyPharma Copenhagen 2026. Martin Raack attended on behalf of THERMOCON.
A highlight of the event was the October 7 visit to DHL’s Healthcare Facility at Copenhagen Airport. Hosted by DHL and SAS Cargo, the visit offered a look at specialized pharmaceutical handling and the air transport of temperature-sensitive healthcare products.
The cold chain goes beyond the flight
For international pharmaceutical shipments, time in the aircraft is only one part of the journey. Transitions between transport stages also matter, from shipment preparation and ground handling to temporary storage and handoff to the next logistics provider.
The visit offered a practical perspective on how specialized facilities, airport infrastructure and logistics operations work together. For THERMOCON, these connections are particularly relevant when evaluating the requirements of a temperature-controlled shipment.
Implications for passive thermal packaging
Passive thermal packaging must be selected for the actual shipping conditions. Key considerations include the required temperature range, total transit time, expected ambient temperature profile and payload. Insulation, cooling elements and the packing configuration need to work together.
THERMOCON develops, manufactures and qualifies passive thermal packaging solutions for temperature-sensitive products. The visit highlighted why packaging requirements should be aligned with logistics partners early in the planning process.
The right packaging solution cannot be chosen without considering the intended transport route.
Connecting perspectives across the pharmaceutical supply chain
FlyPharma Copenhagen brought together professionals from pharmaceutical manufacturing, air cargo and logistics. For THERMOCON, the event provided valuable first-hand insights into international cold chain operations.
Thank you to DHL, SAS Cargo and FlyPharma Conferences for the opportunity and the exchange of expertise.
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