Enhancing Sustainability Through Emission Cuts and Efficiency Boosts

According to DoKaSch, the company is dedicated to enhancing both sustainability and operational efficiency in its logistics processes. Their innovative Opticooler® RAP, which is specifically designed for transporting temperature-sensitive items, achieves a remarkable 40% reduction in CO2 emissions when compared to conventional passive solutions.

“This reduction primarily occurs during the flight phase — the stage where emissions are most significant,” noted Edwin Visser, DoKaSch’s chief commercial officer (CCO). “The key lies in our efficient use of ULD positions within aircraft. Our Opticooler® RAP can carry five Euro pallets where traditional methods typically accommodate only four.”

This clever design not only optimizes space within the aircraft but also leads to a ample decrease in emissions. Additionally, the Opticooler® RAP container weighs 24.8% less than standard passive containers, further lowering emissions per pallet and boosting overall aircraft efficiency during flights.

Visser pointed out: “Crucially, our container’s weight advantage means that it can hold more payload while being lighter than four of the best-case passive containers sharing that same ULD space.This combination — increased payload capacity and reduced weight — considerably cuts down on emissions per pallet.”

Optimizing Space Utilization

The importance of maximizing space utilization cannot be overstated when it comes to improving operational efficiency. Each ULD position on an aircraft represents valuable capacity. “every single ULD position counts,” Visser emphasized.

The traditional approach with passive cold chain solutions usually allows for four Euro pallets per ULD position; however, DoKaSch’s Opticooler® RAP accommodates five pallets instead—resulting in a 25% increase in volume without changing the footprint of the aircraft. This enhanced efficiency translates into better sustainability for each pallet transported, particularly crucial given airfreight’s high-emission context.

“By using space more effectively, we achieve significantly improved sustainability metrics per pallet without altering flight operations,” Visser explained.

This focus on optimizing space helps clients realize substantial environmental benefits while maintaining their existing flight operations.

“That’s an additional 25% volume moved using identical aircraft dimensions,” added Visser. “In high-emission sectors like airfreight, this efficient use of space leads directly to better sustainability outcomes.” A Lightweight Approach/>/>The meaning of reducing weight in airfreight containers cannot be overlooked when aiming for fuel efficiency and lower carbon footprints. The design ideology behind DoKaSch’s containers emphasizes both durability and lightweight construction—striking a balance that enhances fuel consumption rates while minimizing emissions associated with each unit transported.“Our containers are engineered meticulously to ensure they are sturdy yet light,” said Visser.“A lower tare weight boosts fuel economy during air transport—especially beneficial when paired with higher payload volumes.”.This thoughtful design not only enables companies to ship more goods efficiently but also streamlines logistics processes making cold chain management greener and cost-effective at once.“Reducing tare weight is essential for improving fuel performance during flights—particularly alongside increased payloads,” he added..