cold chain logistics

DHL expands health logistics campus in Germany

DHL Group has opened a fourth cold-storage warehouse at its massive life sciences and health care campus in Florstadt, Germany, creating capacity for future growth as part of a strategic initiative to invest $2.2 billion in medical logistics through the end of the decade.

The new climate-controlled storage facility spans 323,000 square feet, with multiple temperature zones and the ability to supply customers throughout Europe and beyond. Most of the space is dedicated to products that require...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dhl-expands-health-logistics-campus-in-germany

UPS inks $1.6 billion deal for Canadian health care logistics provider

UPS plans to acquire Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc., a Canada-based provider of cold chain logistics services for the health care sector, in an all-cash transaction for $1.6 billion, the company announced on Thursday.

UPS (NYSE: UPS), like global integrated shipping rivals FedEx and DHL, has targeted health care logistics as a primary area for growth because specialized storage and transport requirements for pharmaceuticals and biopharma products command high margins. The transaction comes on...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ups-inks-1-6-billion-deal-for-canadian-health-care-logistics-provider

CPKC, Americold plan to expand Mexico cold logistics

It’s turning into a cold world for U.S.-Mexico cross-border trade — but that’s a good thing for Canadian Pacific Kansas City.

The Calgary, Ontario-based railroad (NYSE: CP) announced an expansion of its strategic collaboration with temperature-controlled logistics Americold Realty Trust Inc. to formally explore co-development opportunities in Mexico for temperature-sensitive commodities moving between that country, the United States and Canada.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Americold (NYSE: COLD) and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cpkc-americold-plan-to-expand-mexico-cold-logistics

Running on Ice: Big things coming in smaller pharma packages

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You know what’s cool? This year’s Future of Freight Festival. It takes place Nov. 19-21 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. What makes it so cool is the beautiful fall foliage, the industry leader talks and the fun. Sure, all conferences say they’re the fun ones, but this one actually is. Not to mention, the Chattanooga Aquarium is quite chilly for the penguins. This year, subscribers to Running on Ice get a promo code exclusive to us! You can...

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AI technology could help put cold chain on ‘autopilot,’ CEO says

Paxafe CEO and co-founder Ilya Preston said AI technology and accurate data can improve the global cold chain dramatically, helping reduce food waste and emissions.

“If you optimize the cold chain, you’re going to see a reduction in product loss. You’re going to see reductions in greenhouse gas emissions,” Preston said during the keynote discussion Wednesday at FreightWaves’ Net Zero Carbon Summit. “You need to understand the nuances and get really into the weeds on the data, on the loss rate,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ai-technology-could-help-put-cold-chain-on-autopilot-ceo-says

Running on Ice: Pyramids and the pharmaceutical supply chain

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One of the many developments to come from the LogiPharma 2024 event was the announcement of Tower Cold Chain’s KTEvolution 12, a small-parcel solution for pharmaceutical products. The winning thing here is that the phase-change materials (PCM) or dry ice is in a new pyramid-shaped configuration that guarantees improved internal temperature consistency even when the container is placed on its side – a game changer for anything moving through the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/running-on-ice-pyramids-and-the-pharmaceutical-supply-chain

Running on Ice: A new refrigerant on the scene

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There is a new refrigerant on the market, and it’s checking a fair number of win boxes. Honeywell, yes the same ones that make the fan at nanna’s house, has developed the Solstice ze refrigerant, which is 46% more energy-efficient than traditional ammonia-powered solutions.

Cold storage needs are rising worldwide. Green initiatives are also accelerating. As a result, shippers are looking to reduce carbon emissions while not sacrificing product or...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/running-on-ice-a-new-refrigerant-on-the-scene

Running on Ice: Autonomous trucks deliver food

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Big things are happening between Dallas and Oklahoma City and it’s not a tornado. Kodiak Robotics has partnered with The Martin-Brower Co. to bring temperature-controlled freight to quick-service restaurants using Kodiak’s autonomous trucks.

The duo has been working together since July 2022 and has completed more than 600 autonomous deliveries. In this specific instance, the route between Dallas and Oklahoma City is considered a “shuttle lane,” and the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/running-on-ice-autonomous-trucks-deliver-food

Running on Ice: It’s the 2024 Freezer Challenge

Hello, and welcome to the coolest community in freight! Here you’ll find the latest information on warehouse news, tech developments and all things reefer madness-related. I’m your controller of the thermostat, Mary O’Connell. Thanks for having me!

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It’s time for the annual Freezer Challenge. What is the Freezer Challenge? Great question. I’d love to tell you. The Freezer Challenge is an annual competition that challenges scientists around the world to be...

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