Topic: Airspace (2)

When it comes to shipping and delivering time-critical packages, it’s important to understand the urgency of what exactly is being shipped. Each package differs depending on the industry and all are equally important, but what exactly is being shipped when it comes to the time-critical healthcare industry? The healthcare industry is unique in the fact that stakeholders drive the need for this service more so than the product itself. The time-critical packages that are shipped range from organs for transplant, medical devices, specimen samples, and MRI and CT scanners – and all have the ability to save someone’s life. Here, we dive into the key differentiators of time-critical shipping within the healthcare industry and what healthcare professionals should look for when choosing a time-critical logistics provider.

Airspace is the leader in time-critical logistics – with industry-first patented technology, unmatched speed, and a dedicated operations team behind every shipment. In a recent press release, members of our senior leadership team – Chief Operating Officer (COO), Ben Kozy, and Senior Vice President of Strategy, Alex Coates – gave insight into how the company plans to leverage our proprietary technology now, and in the future. In Part I of this three-part series, we sat down with Kozy and Coates to take a deeper dive into our plans for expansion, strategic collaboration, and what’s to come for Airspace!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of AirTrace™, the industry’s first solution that integrates GPS tracking capabilities into Airspace’s platform to bring unparalleled real-time visibility into time-critical shipments. Created with customers in mind, AirTrace seeks to solve the most common problem that the time-critical logistics industry currently faces: a major lack of shipment visibility once the package has been tendered to the airline. Errors and delays occur every day with limited visibility for customers, which can result in the decreased viability of an organ for transplant or the delay of a life-saving medical device.

Over a year ago, the coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a halt. The disruption put a lot of strain and uncertainty on the time-critical logistics industry. With grounded flights, businesses operating remotely, and the human toll, we entered a world we had never experienced before. However, the importance of time-critical shipments remained and it forced logistics providers to adapt in order to continue providing reliable service. Industries such as healthcare, aerospace, and manufacturing still required same-day deliveries for critical circumstances such as emergency surgery or a missing or damaged airplane part. Here, we outline what you should expect from time-critical logistics providers along with the lessons learned while operating during a pandemic.

In our recently published white paper, How to Prevent Costly Delays for Time-Critical Medical Specimen Shipments, we detail the current challenges labs and hospitals face when using manual shipping processes and the costly, sometimes life-threatening, implications associated with avoidable shipping delays. With hospitals, labs, and healthcare systems in mind, this report highlights the importance of time-critical shipping and the various challenges a delayed or failed shipment can create. You’ll also read about how one national lab improved shipping transparency and efficiency which led to fewer delays, an increase in patient satisfaction, and ultimately success. 

Imagine you’re planning a time-critical package to be delivered across the country when there are over 180 million route options available to you. Do you know how long it would take a single person to analyze and calculate each potential ETA? Luckily with Airspace, you never have to think about that! We utilize our industry-first, patented technology to take the hassle out of shipping time-critical packages and deliver unrivaled speed and visibility on every shipment including organs for transplant, medical specimens, aircraft parts, COVID-19 tests, vaccines, and more. Let’s take a deeper dive into how our technology and team help streamline time-critical shipments!