Cold Chain

Multiple locations in Mexico and Brazil can now be served more quickly

Three more locations join continents

Expansions in the capability of supply chain participants to manage temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals

Broader capabilities for refrigerated or cryogenic transport of cellular materials

Field trial results to be unveiled at upcoming meeting

Partnership with Dacos A/S; FDA will look closer at cellular and genetic therapies

Action consolidates leading courier companies with larger freight forwarders

The carbon footprint of shipping alternatives is also becoming a competitive issue

Insulcap thermal barriers are sourced from Wilpak Global

Rockford, IL, site will get dedicated refrigerated packaging capacity

A20 product line is designed for lower-cost, less demanding shipping conditions

Ownership of supply chain data is becoming contentious

Known as the “King of Cold Chain,” Bishara looks both back and ahead at progress in upgrading pharma’s logistics practices

Pharma supply chain managers now have options for dealing with cryogenic to room-temperature ranges

More biologic-based therapies translates into more cold chain activity. As yet, new cellular and genetic therapies are a minute part of the overall market.

LUG Aircargo Handling is one of a growing number of logistics providers seeking the certification

The Crēdo on Demand program provides cold-chain packaging on a rental basis

The orphan drug will reach patients through a limited-distribution network of specialty pharmacies

Leading US provider will produce 70 million doses in next several months

Innovative device offers logistics advantages over other bulk cold-chain containers

MyCubixx technology puts an interactive refrigerator in the patient’s home

Goal is to build a template that can be used globally for supply chain visibility for healthcare

Cinven buys out previous owner, reportedly for over €1 billion

Q Products touts its blankets as an alternative to reefer containers