A survey of 1,000 supply chain leaders shows rising frozen food demand and tariff pressure driving major changes in cold chain logistics.
Cold storage facility operator Lineage sees 2026 as a transition year now that new builds are slowing and inventory drawdowns have passed.
DHL has decided to keep vaccines and other medical shipments within its air network instead of booking loads with commercial airlines to maintain cold chain integrity.
Warehouse automation is entering a new phase, one driven less by fixed infrastructure and more by autonomous systems that can perceive, adapt and operate continuously inside live facilities. The next wave of FreightTech isn’t just optimizing transportation lanes or digitizing workflows in the cloud. It’s moving into the four walls of the warehouse, where physical […]
In this episode of Running on Ice, host Mary O’Connell sits down with Travis Ross and Megan Bafford to break down how cold chain operations can take advantage of the winter months to optimize ahead of the spring and summer season.
What once felt like a seasonal novelty, insulated boxes of pears, steaks, or chocolates arriving just in time for the holidays, has quietly transformed into one of the most complex and consequential segments of modern e-commerce. The temperature-controlled shipping model popularized decades ago by brands like Harry & David and Omaha Steaks is no longer […]
Bluejay Capital Partners has completed a recapitalization of Quality Life Science Logistics & Transportation (QLS), a premier provider of specialized cold chain logistics for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. While financial terms were not disclosed, the partnership signals a strategic move to expand QLS’s market reach and strengthen its industry-leading position. Headquartered in Coopersville, […]
Lineage is pushing ahead with expansions in Texas, Indiana and Louisiana amid tariff-driven volatility in the market.
When it comes to warehouses and cold storage facilities, the picture of them peppering the highway about 40 miles outside of a major metropolitan area comes to mind. That picture could change as cold storage providers get creative with solutions. Most recently, M&M Quality Solutions has opened a cold storage facility underground. This new facility […]
The division of Felix Storch, Inc., behind the trusted AccuCold name, has introduced a significant enhancement to its Performance Series. The company launched its new dual-compressor combination refrigerator-freezers, aimed squarely at life science, healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities searching for streamlined, all-in-one cold storage. These latest units are available in two widths: 24 inches and 28 […]
Environmental accountability is no longer optional; pharmaceutical manufacturers are under mounting pressure to demonstrate that their logistics can be both safe and sustainable. CSafe believes its newly launched Silverskin RE reusable thermal cover bridges that divide, providing robust product protection while slashing waste and carbon footprint. Its reusable thermal cover is built to endure repeated […]
In East Brunswick, New Jersey, SciSafe has quietly turned a corner. What began as a modest operation with “two freezers and a dream,” in the words of founder and CEO Garrie Richardson, has evolved into a new flagship biorepository facility poised to reshape cold-chain logistics in the biopharma industry. Rather than simply growing in size, […]
Every year, billions of dollars in pharmaceutical products are lost because of cold chain failures. The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 25% of vaccines are degraded by the time they reach their destination due to temperature excursions. As biologics, cell and gene therapies, and other temperature-sensitive products become more common, the need for greater […]
Excerpt: The produce industry’s demographic shift toward Millennial consumers is creating new transportation opportunities for reefer carriers as the freight recession shows signs of improvement. With Millennials driving 68% of produce growth and demanding convenience-focused solutions, cold chain logistics faces challenges and opportunities in 2025.
Every year in the United States, more than 130 billion pounds of food are wasted, much of it spoiled before it ever reaches consumers. A major culprit is the lack of visibility in the cold chain, where perishable goods are often left vulnerable during storage and transport. The vulnerability could be solved through the use […]
Carrier Transicold is once again shaking up the cold chain industry with its newly unveiled Reefer Enhancement and Next-Life (REN) Program, targeting a key segment of refrigeration units that are entering middle age. Designed for PrimeLINE reefers between six and ten years old, the REN initiative enables those aging units to be upgraded, allowing them […]
North Africa and the Middle East are in the middle of a cold chain explosion. The market is expected to reach $41.1 billion by the end of 2030 with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%, according to BCC Research. DP World has unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art cold storage facility in Egypt, specifically, the […]
Building Resilience and Innovation: California’s Pharmaceutical Renaissance California is quietly staging a pharmaceutical renaissance, not of arts or culture this time, but of science, supply chains, and life-changing therapies. As the backbone of biopharma innovation in the U.S., the Golden State is becoming a place of industry transformation, embodied most recently by investments from Amgen […]
In Savannah, Georgia, a new benchmark has quietly risen in America’s cold-storage landscape. Medlog, the inland logistics arm of the MSC Group, has opened what it calls its “crown jewel”, a 300,000-square-foot cold storage facility created to serve protein suppliers across the U.S. This plant is not just big; in several respects, it represents a […]
Phononic, a leader in solid-state cooling technologies, has taken a step toward transforming cold chain logistics by signing an exclusive licensing agreement with Peltier Technology, Inc. The deal transfers the commercial management of Phononic’s Active Cooling Solutions (ACS) platform to Peltier, a start-up led by Hanson Li that is aiming to overhaul temperature-sensitive logistics from […]
Discover how Tobin Scientific’s cold chain logistics expansion fuels growth in life sciences logistics.
Air cargo cold chain enhances logistics, ensuring speedy and precise temperature-controlled deliveries.
CoolSys credit commitment secures a $39.5M boost, enhancing HVAC and refrigeration services nationwide.
Explore FreightTech innovations in Belgium, including warehouse automation, GoBolt’s Shopify partnership, and Ensilitech’s funding success.
DHL strengthens Asia Pacific cold chain logistics with new KLIA facility, boosting pharmaceutical transport capabilities.
Cold Chain Logistics expands in APAC, boosting temperature-controlled logistics across the Asia Pacific region.
Nagle Companies’ acquisition of Kandel Transport boosts cold chain logistics, enhancing cross-border operations and expanding market reach.
Discover Polar King’s PKM620, the largest mobile cold storage trailer, offering unmatched capacity and energy efficiency.
California cold storage growth reshapes logistics, highlighting demand for modern facilities.
This partnership offers a preview of the future: smarter containers that integrate renewable energy, digital visibility, and lightweight design into one solution.
Explore FreightTech advancements in ocean freight visibility, AI in energy management, and responsible AI governance.
Amazon is scaling up same-day delivery for fresh groceries, giving it the ability to capture more of the online grocery market.
DoKaSch’s Opticooler containers are known for their high-performance temperature control
Combating fraud and making cold chain more accessible make up the tech roundup of the week.
Reducing waste and improving visibility is paramount in produce cold chain shipping.
Inside this edition: NASA explores cryogenic fuel storage, a new gel for cold chain shipping and protein-packed frozen treats.
Running on Ice: Miami takes giant leap in fresh‑food logistics with $141M cold chain Hub
Partnership expected to central California hub for SeaCube’s cold chain services.
In this edition: GHX new AI solutions for healthcare, Lineage expands in Kentucky, and mochi mixes with ice cream sandwiches.
Cold and frozen eCommerce brands get the reliability needed to better serve customers.
In this edition: Compass and Illuminate partner for new TemperPack+, Nordic Cold Chain Solutions has a new GLP-1 packaging solution, and bananas swing for the freezer aisle.
In this edition: Breaking down top cold chain hubs, developments in the autoimmune drugs, and ramen comes to the frozen aisle.
Updated Jul. 2 @ 12:30 pm Uber Freight, listed as an unsecured creditor of Del Monte in its filing, responded to the news with a statement from a company representative. “Del Monte has been a valued customer of Uber Freight for many years. We are proud to serve a critical role to Del Monte’s business […]
In this edition: World Refrigeration Day, The rising demand for cold chain in the Middle East and North Africa, and cultivated meat makes headway.
BCC Research recently released the “Cold Chain Regional Analysis Market: Middle East and North Africa(MENA)” market analysis.
In this edition: Breaking down the OC&C strategy report, Roadtex gets an expansion, and P.F. Changs expand their presence in the freezer aisle
In this edition: Tjoapack Announces Packaging, Cold Chain Expansions in US and Netherlands, Great Point Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Eutecma, and Conagra Brands Introduces More Than 50 New Frozen Foods
In this edition: Breaking down the new Polar King report, the pharmaceutical alliance that’s shaking up the industry and Kodiak brings sandwiches to the freezer aisle.
In this edition: Lufthansa’s new options, Agile Cold Storage’s new facility and Dolly Parton’s freezer aisle debut.
All thawed out There has been some new research around organ donors. Researchers have discovered a molecular process that occurs when donor hearts are preserved in cold storage, which contributes to failure after transplant, a study in both humans and animals shows. The team, a collaboration between Michigan Medicine and Mayo Clinic, also found a […]
In this edition: Artyc PBC announces a dry ice-less device, Surfact gets a new partnership and DiGiorno brings a new crust to the pizza aisle.
In this edition: Breaking down Americold earnings, Maersk upgrades IoT devices and frozen food marketing takes a social turn.
In this edition: JFK gets upgrades for air cargo, DHL makes headway with health services investments, and Tillamook rolls out new ice cream flavors.
In this edition: UPS has another health care acquisition, FreezePak grows again and frozen pizza as an economic indicator.
In this edition: Breaking down the “Chain Reaction 2024” report; a new facility for Grip; and a GLP-1-friendly ice cream makes its debut.
In this edition: Health care sector sees massive investment from small-parcel carriers, a new cold storage acquisition and a disruption in the ice pop space.
In this edition: Pharma world catches a short-term break, and frozen pizza combos get a trend forecast.
Consumers want fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. Grupo Mas and Cimcorp are seeking to address the challenges that demand places on the supply chain.
In this edition: The Fridge Act debuts in Congress, a hockey puck aims to tackle cargo theft, and peanut butter cones at your fingertips.
In this edition: Pharmaceutical supply chains set for growth, building reliability for vaccines in developing areas and the return of a favorite ice cream bar
In this edition: Lineage acquires a new cold storage company; Foley, Alabama, gets a new cold storage warehouse and Häagen-Dazs brings new sorbet to the freezer aisle.
In this edition: Health care and pharmaceutical supply chains face upheaval with tariffs on Chinese goods, a new rapid thaw unit hits the market, and the frozen french fry section gets tastier.
In this edition: Envirotainer enhances pharma supply chains, Wabash boosts trailers and DiGiorno heads to the ranch.
In this edition: Unilever unveils ice cream solutions, Mucinex maker boasts resiliency and Dolly Parton strums into the freezer aisle.
In this edition: New telematics, new shipping labels and new pizza choices hit the cold chain.
In this edition: Impacts of tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry, cutting-edge container monitoring and the sheer number of chicken wings consumed for the Super Bowl.
In this edition: Vertical Cold Storage grows at the Port of Savannah, Americold expands in Canada, and Ben & Jerry’s brings sundaes to the grocery store.
In this edition: A new formulation for medicine that does not need cold chain support, new air cargo friendly ultra-cold storage, and the FDA steps in to reduce food-borne illnesses in berries.
In this edition: FreezPak goes West, Lineage faces layoffs and GLP-1 drugs tank grocery store spending.
In this edition: The debut of SmartSense Voyage; A multistory cold storage warehouse; and changes to the freezer aisle.
UPS makes acquisitions to bolster the health care segment of its business.
In this edition: Maersk wants reefer containers picked up pronto, a new cold warehouse in Maine, and frozen food continues to rise in ranks.
In this edition: SeaCube and GreenSee end the year with a collaboration, and the NX group and Tive partner for tracking.
In this edition: The logistics behind Christmas trees, changes to import inspections, and the frozen food competition heats up.
In this edition: Breaking down the components of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, and big mozzarella comes to the freezer section.
In this edition: Two acquisitions hit the cold chain space, and a chocolate ravioli startup makes headway.
In this edition: Taking a dive into the turkey supply chain, Port of Oakland sees some volumes and Tyson nuggets for Cowboys fans.
In this edition: Gather AI makes big cold moves, Grip expands its footprint, and Nestle expands operations in the South.
In this edition: A new ultra-low-temperature freezer drops, Maersk makes a big refrigerant swap, and Uncrustables set quite the future.
In this edition: A new solution to supply chain waste in pharma, Lineage’s first earnings post-IPO and the NFL’s favorite treat.
In this edition: Lineage adds a new facility to the lineup, another cold storage acquisition and Thanksgiving-inspired frozen food gets an italian and dairy makeover.
In this edition: The first subzero organ transportation’s raging success, an acquisition between friends and it’s butter season.
In this edition: Long-lasting implications for the medical supply chain following the hurricanes, DeltaTrak gives solutions to the masses and Butterball gets the turkey ready.
In this edition: The port strike ends and goods can flow, a chilly acquisition and new nuggies hit the freezer aisle.
In this edition: American expands its pharma offering, a possible port strike cripples the cold chain, and a legend in home delivery has fallen.
Blue Cube develops new freezing technology, SeaCube makes major investments, and Green Giant expands the freezer aisle.
Paxafe’s Ilya Preston discussed reducing food waste, cutting emissions and more during the keynote discussion at FreightWaves’ Net Zero Carbon Summit on Wednesday.
In this edition: UPS makes some acquisitions, Thermo King introduces a new reefer battery unit, and White Castle gives customers what they crave.
In this edition: Maersk Container Industries has a new triple-refrigerant solution, Pharma air cargo gets an upgrade, and a friendly face in the frozen aisle gets a facelift.
In this edition: Lineage crosses 100 patents, Polar King Mobile develops new portable cold storage solutions and a new pack to package frozen food.
In this edition: The cold chain dodged a rail lockout bullet in Canada, heart transplant transportation gets a boost and Chick-fil-A expands.
In this edition: The cold chain hits acquisition central
In this edition: Americold quarterly earnings, South Jersey gets a new warehouse and frozen pasta finds a new home.
In this edition: The moon becomes a cold storage warehouse, vaccines transported outside the cold chain and Pig Sooie chicken nuggets hit the freezer.
In this edition: Lineage’s beyond-successful IPO; new cold storage in Motor City
In this edition: Port Houston gets the cold treatment, Lineage strikes it big, and decreasing food waste in the supply chain.
In this edition: A new home for avocados, improvements in food tech shipping, and enhancements to the food traceability rule.
A new home for avocados, improvements in food tech shipping and enhancements to the food traceability rule.
Raising the temperature of ultracold storage, a fully refrigerated supply chain and new additions to the freezer aisle.
In this edition: Partnerships to enhance ports; acquisitions; and a special new kind of pizza.
