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United Cargo expands TempControl services
United Cargo announced it will expand its service for temperature-sensitive shipments by adding Lima, Peru and Taipei, Taiwan to its worldwide TempControl network. This will increase the number of locations certified to provide United Cargo TempControl service to 47.
United Airlines serves Lima via Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM). United operates daily Boeing 767 nonstop flights between LIM and its hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston (IAH). Lima is the fourth South American city certified to transport TempControl shipments " joining Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and Rio De Janeiro.
United serves Taipei via Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), and operates daily Boeing 777 nonstop flights between TPE and its hub at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Taipei becomes the tenth location in the Asia Pacific region certified to certified to transport TempControl shipments " joining Beijing, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.
"The transport of temperature-sensitive material demands faultless teamwork and execution, so we invest in a great deal of preparation and training before we certify a new TempControl location," said Mary Tussing, United Cargo's Manager of Specialty Sales. "Considering the connections available through the global reach of our unparalleled network, every addition to our TempControl network is a significant event for our business and our customers.
"It's gratifying to contribute to the lives of the people of Peru and Taiwan by providing safe and swift transport of medicines, vaccines and other health care necessities," Tussing added. "We're also pleased to be able to support Taiwan's growing pharmaceutical industry."
An interactive route map highlighting all 47 certified United Cargo TempControl locations may be viewed by clicking "Our network," then "Routes" from the unitedcargo.com home page.