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Year on year, SkyCell enables the reliable, large-scale movement of temperature-sensitive medicines across some of the most complex global supply chains, even during high-demand periods, powered by the world’s largest hybrid container fleet.Through automated production, proactive operations, and a global network of more than 50 service stations, SkyCell provides stable capacity and best-in-class service reliability, achieving a 99.26% on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery rate and a product loss rate below 0.05%.
Proven Capacity to Support Global Pharma at Scale
With growing global demand, SkyCell is uniquely positioned to support the world’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturers:
- The largest 1-pallet container fleet on the market, with 5,000+ hybrid containers
- More than 50,000 pallet capacity per year
- Automated production capable of manufacturing 600 containers per month
- Global network of 50+ service stations and coverage across 250+ airports
SkyCell ensures stable capacity and best-in-class service reliability across its global customer base, consistently delivering shipments on time, in full, and without temperature excursions. Our proactive approach to fleet expansion and container pre-positioning ensures consistent availability, even during peak shipment periods and regional surges. Service Reliability Across Global Operations
SkyCell’s operations are built on precision and predictability. Through our strategic global network, proactive fleet management, real-time monitoring, and standardized processes, we deliver year on year:
- 99.26% OTIF (day-level) delivery performance
- 98.05% OTIF (hour-level) delivery precision (FTL +/-1h, LTL +/- 4h)
- <0.05% temperature excursions, practically eliminating CAPAs
These performance levels are maintained even on challenging, high-volume routes such as Europe to Americas, Europe to Australia, Europe to APAC.
Operational Efficiency
Every container that leaves a SkyCell hub undergoes a digitized cleaning, staging, and preconditioning process, ensuring readiness and consistent performance across all global stations. Containers are pre-conditioned and strategically located for rapid deployment, minimizing lead times and enabling customers to scale operations quickly.
This standardized global system reduces turnaround time and minimizes manual handling errors, translating directly into fewer delays, faster availability, and consistent pharma-grade compliance for customers.
Through our extensive fleet, we offer customers ocean freight returns instead of air freight via our Net ZERO Reverse program. This results in a reduction in reverse emissions of over 90% while any residual emissions are removed using high-quality permanent removal projects.
Building on this efficiency and sustainability foundation, real-time monitoring and data-driven fleet management enable SkyCell teams to anticipate potential route disruptions or environmental risks and act before they affect shipments. As a result, our clients benefit from a more predictable and sustainable supply chain, improved shipment visibility, and the ability to scale on demand throughout the year.
Future-Ready Operations
SkyCell’s readiness to support high-volume shipments continues to grow. With predictive operations, an automated production line, and new service stations coming online regularly, we're prepared for increased global demands.
The foundation is already in place:
- Fully scalable production infrastructure
- Overcapacity readiness strategy
- Predictive and data-driven fleet management
Conclusion
SkyCell’s performance reinforces its role as a trusted logistics partner for the global pharmaceutical industry. By combining a large, agile fleet with innovation-led operations and proactive fleet management, we ensure uninterrupted capacity and product integrity even across the most complex global lanes. For our valued clients, that meant fewer risks, fewer delays, and more confidence in every shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are SkyCell hybrid containers available?
With 50+ service stations and systems in place in over 250 airports worldwide, SkyCell hybrid containers are available wherever your pharma supply chain operates.
Can SkyCell hybrid containers be used on any pharma lane?
Yes, SkyCell hybrid containers are designed to be used anywhere active, passive, and advanced passive solutions are used. Their independent runtime of over 270 hours ensures protection on both simple and complex lanes while reducing freight and airline demands.
When will my SkyCell container be delivered
SkyCell delivers containers within 24-72 hours, depending on location and availability. Our global network and fleet size ensure quick turnaround even during times of peak demand.