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Celsius Passive

For the temperature-sensitive supply chain, requiring temperature support for storage and transportation at origin, transfer and destination

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Celsius Passive ensures temperature support along the supply chain to secure the quality of your shipment. Additionally Advanced Passive Packaging solutions can be leased, simplifying handling and door-to-door shipping.

Our Offering: Temperature support along the supply chain

  • Temperature Support: Choose from the four official IATA temperature ranges to suit the specific needs of your shipments.
    • Cool temperature (COL) between +2 to +8°C  
    • Room temperature (CRT) between +15 to +25°C 
    • Extended room temperature (ERT) between +2 to +25°C  
    • Keep frozen (FRO) at -18°C or below
  • Premium Quality: Globally standardized operational processes ensure your shipment will be stored and transported within the required temperature range at origin, transfer, and destination, whenever possible.
  • Priority Handling: Shipments will be handled with priority and high care to minimize exposure to non-temperature-controlled environments. 
  • Wide Network: Clear transparency of our available storage capabilities at each station through our online tool, enabling you to perform your risk mitigation and choose the best passive packaging prior to sending your shipments. 
  • Global Expert Teams: Worldwide trained staff provide consistent, high-quality service and meticulous care for your temperature-sensitive shipments.
  • Temperature-Controlled Road Feeder Services: Maintains temperature support throughout transport, ensuring shipment integrity from origin to destination.
  • Global Connectivity: Extensive flight and temperature-controlled Road Feeder Services (RFS) network creates connections between key business centers worldwide.
  • One-way Advanced Passive Packaging Lease Option: Choose from different Envirotainer ProofTainer types.

Our Zurich Hub: For the unmatched efficiency of your supply chains

  • Dedicated Handling and Facilities: State-of-the-art temperature-controlled infrastructure, calibrated and mapped. Streamlined processes and expertly trained staff ensure swift, precise handling and the highest standards of care and integrity for your shipments.
  • Limited Exposure: Short delivery and transfer times as well as limited exposure to outside conditions through direct tunnel between storage facilities and long-haul terminal, preserving your shipment’s integrity.
  • Extensive Connectivity: Centrally located in Europe, our Zurich hub offers an extensive network of flights and temperature-controlled Road Feeder Service, enhancing your supply chain reliability and global reach.

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Available for booking with multiple products

Our Transportation Solution, Celsius Passive, can be booked in combination with a wide range of products:

Celsius Passive: Products

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Preferred space access Yes for XPS up to 6 h before departure
BUP* Yes
Transport of special cargo (DGR, etc.) Yes, exceptions apply
Trucks services Thermo truck whenever possible

*BUP (Bulk Utilization Programme): Transport-ready containers and pallets benefit from preferential conditions and more rapid handling. 

Handling features

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Latest acceptance times
"ready for carriage”
90 to 240 min*
Transfer times  Up to 6 h*
Delivery times after landing 60 to 600 min*
Special consignment labelling by the freight forwarder IATA Time and Temperature Sensitive Label
Separate handling process  Yes

*Depending if booked as SWISS X-Presso or SWISS General Cargo