Why don’t flowers have their own dedicated ULDs like pharma?

Airfreight plays a crucial role in the global flower industry, ensuring that delicate blooms reach their destinations fresh and undamaged. Despite the significant logistics challenges involved in transporting flowers, there are no dedicated Unit Load Devices (ULDs) designed explicitly for this cargo type, unlike the specialised temperature-controlled containers used for pharmaceutical products. But why is this the case, and how does the industry ensure the safe and efficient transport of flowers without customised ULD solutions? Pharmaceuticals, particularly vaccines and biologics, require strict temperature control and specialised handling.

This necessity has led to the development of advanced cool ULDs equipped with active refrigeration, humidity control, and advanced monitoring systems. In contrast, flowers, while also perishable, generally require ambient temperatures rather than precise cooli…