Challenge Challenge Biocair received a request from a UK-based producer of Molecular Control Panels, to send diagnostic reagents containing Fish Proteins, classed as UN3373, and packed in Dry Ice (-80.C) to Torshavn in the Faroe Islands. The challenge was rst to nd ight options, then to nd an airline that would accept cargo, as well as Dry Ice and UN3373 which are both classed as Dangerous Goods by IATA. As Biocair had not previously shipped to the Faroe Islands before, we also had to locate a reputable customs broker to perform urgent clearance and delivery as the destination is not an EU member country. As there are no dry ice producers on the Faroe Isles, we also had to ensure a relatively quick transit time (within 48hrs) to ensure no risk of the panels defrosting. Solution W

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