Air Canada Cargo

Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceutical Freight Services

Air Canada Cargo is a full-service provider of air freight services offering specialised shipping solutions for the pharmaceutical industry.

Website

www.aircanada.com/cargo

Email Address

cargo.solutions@aircanada.ca

Address

Saint-Laurent,
QC,
Quebec,
Canada

Phone

+1 905 694 5336

Fax Number

Air Canada Cargo is a full-service provider of air freight services offering specialised shipping solutions for the pharmaceutical industry.

Temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments

For temperature-sensitive healthcare shipments requiring temperature control, Air Canada Cargo offers AC Cool Chain, a selection of solutions for active and passive packaging conditions.

AC Cool Chain includes AC Absolute° and AC Pharmacair, which are offered at more than 30 certified locations such as Japan, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Canada, Israel, the US and throughout Europe.

AC Absolute° is an active temperature-controlled solution designed for temperature-sensitive shipments that require precise conditions.

Air Canada Cargo has more than 30 stations worldwide certified to handle AC Absolute˚ and AC Pharmacair shipments.

There are expedited Tarmac times at origin, transit and destination to ensure exposure to ambient temperatures is minimised.

The company has invested in a state-of-the-art operations centre, and was nominated as a finalist for the FlightStats 2014 On-Time Performance Service Award for the category of North America Major Carriers.

Temperature-controlled containers are available for leasing, which use dry-ice or electric-based technologies to maintain the required range.

Passive temperature-controlled solutions for pre-packaged healthcare shipments

AC Pharmacair is a passive temperature-controlled solution, designed for healthcare commodities that are pre-packaged to maintain the desired temperature.

The AC Cool Chain solution features:

Standard operating procedures that comply with IATA regulations
Dedicated staff trained in quality handling of AC Cool Chain shipments
Refrigerated and ambient holding areas
Specific tender and retrieval times
Expedited Tarmac times to minimise exposure to environmental elements
Solid contingency and a corrective action plan
Online shipment tracking

GPS devices are approved for use on Air Canada’s flights, enabling clients real-time visibility and data collection for their shipments.

DuPont Tyvek Air Cargo Covers are available as an optional feature for AC Pharmacair shipments at select cities throughout the worldwide network.

Worldwide shipping and direct services

Air Canada Cargo provides direct services to and from 150 cities on five continents, and holds global coverage in more than 300 cities through interline partnerships, and a trucking network.

Hubs in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, London and Frankfurt provide optimal global connections, and allow for the continuous shipment of goods to and from anywhere in Air Canada’s network.

Air Canada Cargo offers a range of services and solutions, each designed to meet specific shipping requirements, based on the commodity, or on the time-sensitive nature of the cargo.

Managed by a team of industry experts, the solutions provided are continuously evolve to meet industry regulations, market demands and the needs of clients.

About Air Canada Cargo

Air Canada Cargo, a division of Air Canada, is focused on innovation and capitalising on emerging technologies, and developing applications to maximise efficiencies.

White Papers

AC Absolute Certified Locations

Air Canada Cargo provides temperature-sensitive freight services for the pharmaceutical industry.
AC Cool Chain Solution

When booking AC Cool Chain, you can expect an active and passive packaging solution that has a simple and competitive pricing structure.

Press Releases

Freighter Flights Update

The agreement between Air Canada and Cargojet will expire at the end of the year and will not be extended. As such, dedicated freighter service will be terminated to and from Mexico, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Bogota, Lima, and Frankfurt.
Upcoming Cool Chain Conferences

Air Canada Cargo is participating in a number of temperature-controlled supply chain conferences in the coming months.
New 787 Routes from Vancouver Coming in 2018

Air Canada Cargo has announced it will be launching three new routes from Vancouver in 2018, all operated by 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Flexible AC Cool Chain Solutions

Air Canada Cargo provides a range of AC Cool Chain solutions is recommended and used worldwide for air transportation of temperature-sensitive shipments, which typically include fresh produce, seafood, flowers, healthcare, and pharmaceutical products.
Handling Dangerous Goods

Air Canada Cargo is fully certified to carry shipments from all nine dangerous good classes.
Specialised Freight Flights to Lyon, France

With the second highest city GDP in France, Lyon is a city of key economic importance. Known for its cuisine, Lyon is a key market for perishables, and increasing demand for high-tech and bio-tech commodities is rooted in the local growth of those sectors.
Freighter Capacity At Your Doorstep

Air Canada Cargo's dedicated freighter service provides year-round main and lower deck capacity for your shipments to key markets including Toronto, Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Mexico City, Bogota, Lima, and Frankfurt.
Air Canada Cargo Increases Number of Flights in Europe and Expands Schedule

Air Canada Cargo has announced greater coverage to and from the UK and Europe due to additional flights and an expanded schedule.
Air Canada Cargo Wins Gold Air Cargo Excellence Award

Air Canada Cargo has announced it has received the Gold Air Cargo Excellence Award in the Carriers up to 999,999 Tonnes category.
Year-Round Service to Taipei

Air Canada Cargo has announced that it will be launching a year-round, 787-9 service to Taipei, providing a convenient option for shipments from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Air Canada Cargo Improves Track and Trace

Air Canada Cargo has announced an improved version of its Track and Trace function will be live on aircanadacargo.com.
e-Booking Just Got Better

We're excited to announce the following enhancements to our e-Booking tool, based on your feedback and suggestions.
Air Canada Cargo Announced Additional Capacity In and Out of San Francisco

Air Canada Cargo has announced there will now be two daily wideboy flights in and out of San Francisco with Boeing 767-300ER aircraft.
Air Canada Cargo to Attend TIACA Air Cargo Forum, Paris

Air Canada Cargo has announced it will be attending the Air Cargo Forum in Paris.
Air Canada Cargo's Growing Network Means More Shipment Options Between US and Canada

With its freighter service now operating twice weekly to and from Dallas Fort Worth, Air Canada Cargo has doubled capacity and opened up its vast global network to the Texas market.
Air Canada Cargo to Present at 14th Cold Chain GDP & Temperature Management Logistics Global Forum

Air Canada Cargo has announced it will be present at the 14th Cold Chain GDP & Temperature Management Logistics Global Forum at the Hynes Convention Centre in Boston, USA.
Air Canada Cargo Updates Lease Pricing for Active Containers

Air Canada Cargo has released its updated pricing for its AC Absolute Active Containers service to ensure it continues to provide high-quality customer service and is aligned with current market conditions.
Daily Flights to Amsterdam

Air Canada Cargo's network, trucking connections, and daily flights from Toronto to Amsterdam allow for companies in Canada, the US, Latin America, and Mexico to easily access the Netherlands.
Air Canada Cargo Makes 28 Flights to Tokyo Weekly

Air Canada Cargo offers shippers access to Japanese markets with daily flights to and from Tokyo.
Reasons to Choose Air Canada Cargo for US Shipping

Air Canada Cargo is expanding its network to the US to include new destinations, with greater capacity and more flights.
Direct Services to Ireland, the UK, and Europe with Air Canada Cargo

Air Canada Cargo has announced several new routes, featuring direct services to 25 cities across the UK, Europe and Ireland.
Envirotainer Award QEP Accreditation to Air Canada Cargo

Envirotainer has awarded Air Canada Cargo with Qualified Envirotainer Provider (QEP) Accreditation for its Toronto Pearson International Airport (YZZ) hub, as well as six other stations in cities including London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Chicago, and Indianapolis.
Air Canada Cargo Receives Air Cargo Excellence Diamond Award

Air Canada Cargo is proud to have been recognised with the Air Cargo Excellence Diamond Award in the carrier, up to 399,999t category.
New AC Absolute° Certified Stations

Air Canada Cargo has expanded its network of AC Absolute° certified locations for active temperature-controlled shipments.
Priority1 for Urgent and Time-Sensitive Shipments

The Priority1 service is available for all shipments, including those booked with AC General Cargo, AC Pharmacair, AC Fresh and AC DGR.
Air Canadan Cargo Announces New e-Booking Tool

Air Canada Cargo customers have gone digital through its new e-Booking tool.
Booking Active Temperature Controlled Containers

Last year, Air Canada Cargo introduced a simplified pricing for its AC Absolute solution, and stated more enhancements were coming.
Air Canada Cargo Releases New Version of Mobile App

Air Canada Cargo is pleased to announce that a new dedicated version of its mobile application is available from the Apple App Store.
All Shipments in Boston Will be Handled at New Location

Air Canada Cargo has announced that from 15 June, all shipments will be handled at our new location at Boston Logan International Airport.
Air Canada Cargo Announces More Widebody Capacity between LA and Toronto

Air Canada Cargo has announced more widebody capacity between Los Angeles and Toronto, with a Boeing 777-200LR aircraft operating daily.
Air Canada Cargo Announces New Certified Locations for AC Absolute

Air Canada Cargo has announced new locations that are certified to handle AC Absolute shipments.
Air Canada Cargo Releases DuPont Tyvek Air Cargo Covers

Air Canada Cargo has introduced DuPont Tyvek Air Cargo Covers, which is an optional feature for AC Fresh and AC Pharmacair shipments.

Products & services

AC Absolute°

For temperature-sensitive commodities that require an active temperature controlled unit, the AC Absolute° solution offers a variety of containers with dry ice and electrical-based temperature control technologies.
AC Pharmacair

The AC Pharmacair solution is for temperature-sensitive healthcare commodities that do not require an active temperature controlled unit, such as vaccines and pills that are pre-packaged to maintain the desired product temperatures.

Address

Saint-Laurent

Quebec

Canada

Email address