Kuehne + Nagel (KN) is bringing its KN PharmaChain network to Puerto Rico with temperature controlled warehousing space in its San Juan facility.

The facility, one mile from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, offers cold storage from 2-8C, dry ice and gel pack capabilities to cool down temperature-controlled shipments in transit, GDP/GXP best storage and distribution practices, 24/7/365 proactive monitoring with active sensors to monitor temperature, voltage and GPS position as well as web-based shipment and temperature visibility.

KN North America president and chief executive officer, Bob Mihok says: “With the new facility, we expand our KN PharmaChain footprint to now over 150 global fully GXP compliant stations.”

“Broadening the scope of our San Juan operation confirms Kuehne + Nagel’s commitment to exceeding the logistics needs of our global healthcare customers, many who have operations in Puerto Rico.”

The facility also includes Qualified Envirotainer Provider accreditation, gated entrance accessed by authorised personnel with badge permits only, 24 unit load device charge stations, and an electric generator dedicated for the cool zone area.