cold chain logistics

Running on Ice: Pyramids and the pharmaceutical supply chain

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(Photo: Tower Cold Chain)

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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(Photo: Kodiak Robotics)

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...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/running-on-ice-its-the-2024-freezer-challenge

Running on Ice: Big changes for middle-mile food supply chains

In this edition: More states take advantage of food-resiliency grants; thermal energy storage as a service hits the market; and KFC has a wrap for everyone. 

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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Oklahoma has already capitalized on the U.S. Department...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/running-on-ice-big-changes-for-middle-mile-food-supply-chains

Running on Ice: The government meets supply chain

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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Temperature-controlled supply chains have an unusual ally in the form of the U.S. House of Representatives. Didn’t have that on my 2023 bingo card. A bipartisan bill focused on the supply chain was unanimously...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/running-on-ice-the-government-meets-supply-chain

Running on Ice: Big cold storage moves for 2024

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Big moves are on the horizon for Lineage Logistics as the temperature-controlled storage provider wraps up 2023. The Michigan-based company is seeing a $30 billion initial public offering for next year....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/running-on-ice-big-cold-storage-moves-for-2024

Lineage Logistics expanding cold storage capacity in western Canada

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Lineage Logistics announced the expansion of a cold storage facility in Calgary, Canada, that will...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/lineage-logistics-expanding-cold-storage-capacity-in-western-canada

Running on Ice: Indiana is the coolest place to be

Your latest info on all things cold chain

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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Lebanon, Indiana, is about to become the coolest place to be. Netherlands-based NewCold has opened one of the largest cold storage facilities in the world for a casual $300...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/running-on-ice-indiana-is-the-coolest-place-to-be

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