Panasonic Corporation has announced the launch of rental and related services for its newly developed VIXELL Container, a large-capacity, vacuum-insulated cooling box designed for transporting pharmaceuticals and investigational drugs requiring strict temperature control.
The VIXELL Container can maintain refrigeration for up to 10 days without a power source, making it suitable for international shipments vulnerable to delays. Unlike active containers, which rely on power and are subject to risks such as system failure or exposure during cargo transfers, the VIXELL Container uses passive cooling with a robust vacuum insulation case (VIC). According to Panasonic, this offers the industry's longest cooling duration for a passive container as of June 2025.
The container can accommodate a T11 pallet (1100 × 1100 mm) common in Japan, as well as 1200 × 1000 mm pallets used in Europe and the U.S. It is equipped with a wireless vacuum sensor to verify insulation performance before use, and a structure that permits radio wave transmission, enabling real-time monitoring of temperature and location data via a data logger.
External dimensions of the container are 1549 × 1462 × 1567 mm (61.0 × 57.6 × 61.7 in), with internal dimensions of 1246 × 1135 × 1090 mm (49.1 × 44.7 × 42.9 in), and a payload of 1541 L. It supports temperature ranges of below -20°C, 2°C to 8°C, and 15°C to 25°C, with a cooling period of 10 days at 30°C (86°F) ambient temperature. Depending on configuration, the container weight varies between 565 kg and 635 kg (approx. 1246–1399 lbs).
Panasonic offers the VIXELL Container through rental or lease services in Japan and for international transport. The overseas rental service includes container collection for reuse, contributing to waste reduction through a recycling system.
