Boeing 727-200F

A Case for Critical Time-Sensitive Deliveries

AirFreight.com excels at handling urgent shipping needs for time-sensitive freight. Leveraging expertise in air cargo logistics, including routes, schedules, and specialized transport options, we provide the fastest possible delivery solutions to keep your business on schedule and prevent costly disruptions.

The Challenge

You’re a Cold Chain Logistics Manager responsible for the storage, transportation, and distribution of temperature-sensitive products for a major biomedical research facility in Seattle. 

A cutting-edge clinical trial is scheduled to begin in two days, which relies on a large shipment of live biopharmaceutical raw materials that will be used in the production of a new class of antibiotics and antivirals. They must arrive in Boston under strict temperature-controlled conditions because they are vital to the trial’s success. Any delays or problems could set back what are expected to be groundbreaking medical advancements for several months. 

Under strict conditions over the past few weeks, the biopharmaceutical raw materials were sealed in vials, placed in leak-proof bags, and packaged in plastic boxes. The plastic boxes were then loaded into large, temperature-controlled Unit Load Devices (ULD) containers and monitored to ensure the environments remained stable.  

As the ULDs were being loaded onto the trucks for transport to the airport, you receive word the airport is locked down due to an unknown incident for an unknown amount of time. All aircraft on the ground are grounded and incoming flights are being diverted to other airports.

The research facility cannot afford a delay. The trial is scheduled with a network of top-tier scientists, technicians, and regulatory officials, all aligned for the study’s launch. Rescheduling would mean millions in lost research funding, not to mention potential setbacks in developing life-saving treatments.

How We Solve It

You contact AirFreight.com, recalling a previous situation where their expertise prevented a different crisis. Within minutes, you’re connected with an experienced Expeditor specializing in high-priority medical logistics, who rapidly assesses the issue and accesses real-time commercial and charter flight availability.
A 727-200F—ideal for transporting specialized cargo—becomes available within the hour and can be positioned at an alternate airport just 5 miles from the stricken airport. It has ample space for the delicate lab shipment. The Expeditor arranges for an exclusive air charter to transport the specimens across the country, ensuring minimal handling and maximum speed.

Within hours of your initial call, the containers are loaded from your trucks to the chartered aircraft. The five-hour flight ensures on-time arrival, and real-time tracking allows the research team to monitor the shipment every step of the way. Just under eight hours from the initial delay, the aircraft touches down and the specimens are swiftly transported to the research facility.

Not only did AirFreight.com prevent a catastrophic delay, but it also safeguarded the integrity of the groundbreaking clinical trial. With our ability to act swiftly and secure critical shipments, AirFreight.com remains the trusted choice for urgent, time-sensitive freight solutions across industries like biomedical research, aerospace, and high-tech manufacturing.