Active Single-Pallet Shippers
Active Temperature-Controlled Air Cargo Containers
Active single-pallet shippers are electrically powered air cargo containers designed to maintain a controlled internal temperature throughout international air transport. These containers support standard RKN and RAP ULD formats and are commonly used for high-value pharmaceutical, biologic, and life science shipments requiring precise temperature control.
Single-pallet active containers provide closed-loop heating and cooling with integrated sensors and onboard power, enabling consistent temperature maintenance across long-haul flights, airport dwell times, and ground handling events. Units are compatible with major cargo aircraft and airline networks and are supplied through rental programs from qualified manufacturers.
Tempcontrolled coordinates container selection, pre-conditioning, booking, and release, and manages shipment execution using approved SOPs. Shipment documentation and handling records are captured for QA review and operational visibility.
Key features
- Active, electrically powered temperature control
- Supports standard RKN / RAP single-pallet ULDs
- Designed for international air cargo lanes
- Typical temperature ranges include 2–8 °C, 15–25 °C, and frozen (model-dependent)
- Integrated monitoring, alarms, and data recording
- Suitable for regulated pharmaceutical and biologic products
Description
| Specification | RKN Active Pallet Shipper |
|---|---|
| ULD Type | RKN (Single Pallet) |
| Capacity | 1 standard air cargo pallet |
| Temperature Control | Active, electrically powered heating and cooling |
| Typical Temperature Ranges | 2–8 °C, 15–25 °C, Frozen (model dependent) |
| Internal Dimensions (L × W × H) | ~1340 × 1320 × 1315 mm |
| External Dimensions (L × W × H) | ~2000 × 1535 × 1620 mm |
| Power System | Onboard battery with aircraft and ground power compatibility |
| Monitoring & Alarms | Integrated temperature monitoring with alerts and data logging |
| Primary Use Cases |
Clinical trial supply, high-value pharmaceutical shipments, regional and intercontinental air cargo lanes |
Final container selection depends on payload, temperature profile, route duration, and aircraft compatibility.



