May 16th 2024
The company has financially committed $13.1 million into the project.
April 29th 2024
A one-on-one with Thermo Fisher’s Wilfredo Marin, who dives into the value of ultra-low temperature storage, the need for flexibility in the cold chain logistics space, and more.
April 18th 2024
Session addresses the challenges of implementing autologous/allogeneic cell gene therapies into scalable networks.
April 17th 2024
Panel discussion uncovers how to alter one’s digital know-how for use in temperature-controlled supply chain.
April 9th 2024
The collaboration strengthens the capabilities of Tower’s advanced passive temperature-controlled containers.
Envirotainer, major cold-chain player, changes ownership
Cinven buys out previous owner, reportedly for over €1 billion
Consider blanketing for temperature protection of ocean containers
Q Products touts its blankets as an alternative to reefer containers
Supplier Spotlight
Envirotainer milestone: 1,000 RAP e2 containers are in global circulation
Total active (powered) fleet is 5,500 units
Savsu upgrades its cold-chain, cellular therapy logistics offerings
Evo 1.0 monitoring system combines with Extreme 1.5-L containers and dewars
The 2018 market for pharma cold chain logistics is $15 billion
Pharmaceutical Commerce’s annual market forecast projects 12.7% YOY growth
American Cryostem licenses its collection, processing and storage technology for cell therapy
Proprietary processes combine cryogenic and room-temperature steps for adipose tissue
Pharma goes deeper into blockchain development
Supply chain security—with DSCSA compliance—could be a near-term use case, says Accenture
Pelican Biothermal introduces a modular bulk shipper
Wide capacity range combines with CRT, refrigerated and frozen shipping
World Courier adds more global offices
Deepens focus on logistics for direct-to-patient, cell and gene therapy and clinical trials execution
Cold storage failures at two fertility clinics highlight the need for better monitoring
Thousands of human eggs and embryos may have been lost; meanwhile, industry research facilities shift to predictive maintenance
Almac opens a £20-million cold chain facility in Northern Ireland
Will also expands capacity in the EU market
Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition is open for new membership
Absorption into HDA will add resources
CSafe introduces a multi-pallet cold-chain container
RAP unit adds to vendor choices for air cargo containers
World Courier and Savsu partner for cryogenic pharma shipping services
Savsu’s evo DV containers will be available through World Courier’s 140 offices
Softbox acquires TP3 Global, adding thermal blankets to cold chain packaging
wo UK companies join forces for pharma cold chain
Half of 2017 FDA drug approvals are cold-chain products
The appearance of deep-frozen products will complicate distribution practices
Industry collaboration, Poseidon, targets ocean freight of pharmaceuticals
Multi-vendor Team-Up approach should ease systems integration
World Courier attains global GDP certification
Said to be industry’s first for combined EU, USP and WHO standards
HDA specialty distribution survey: more deliveries to hospitals, fewer to physician practices
Latest report tracks growth of specialty sector shows a jump in exclusive distribution
Cord blood banking needs better patient information, says AAP
American Academy of Pediatrics updates its cord blood banking guidance
DHL Global Forwarding expands operations in Boston
The station is part of a strategic US growth plan
Elpro offers a unit-dose-level temperature indicator for last-mile tracking
Libero ITS provides both indication and datalogging
IQPC Cold Chain Forum wrap-up
Vendors continue to bring new products and services to the life sciences cold chain
Softbox Systems acquires Tempack, extending global reach for cold chain packaging
US’ Great Point Partners funds the private-equity deal
2017 Cold Chain Outlook
“Cold chain” now means cryogenic and ambient shipping, as well as the traditional 2–8° range
Cold Chain 2017 Directory
GE Healthcare offers an automated device for cell thawing
A better way to reverse the cryopreservation common in cellular therapies
PCI adds to cold chain capacity in Philadelphia
A 60% increase in pallet storage capability
Sonoco ThermoSafe offers affordable reusable containers
Specialized conditioning technology simplifies the shipment prep work