The Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines were flown in utilizing MH Centigrade product designed explicitly for time and temperature-sensitive shipments. MH Centigrade caters to deep-frozen (-20˚C and below), refrigerated (2˚C to 8˚C) or chilled (15˚C to 25˚C) shipments using its Active Containers ACT (Envirotainer) and Passive Containers PCT (Normal ULD with dry ice and thermal blankets).
Pharmaniaga opted for the MH Centigrade product to cater to the vaccine’s temperature requirement of between 2˚C to 8˚C This is achieved using a specially designed active refrigerating container manufactured by Envirotainer.
“Planning and coordination work with Pharmaniaga began several months ago to ensure a safe, secure and hygienic handling using the MH Centigrade a success,” said Ibrahim Mohamed Salleh, MASkargo chief executive officer.
The MAG Covid-19 Special Task Force, comprising of a group of skilled and trained employees across the MAG group of companies, was assigned to manage the temperature-sensitive cargo. in compliance with MASkargo’s Covid-19 Vaccine Handling and MH Centigrade SOPs.
