A.P. Moller – Maersk has introduced a new end-to-end cold chain logistics solution connecting Chile with the U.S. East Coast to improve the transport of temperature-sensitive agricultural products, particularly grapes and other regulated fresh produce. Developed in cooperation with Oppy and the Port of Wilmington (North Carolina), the solution integrates origin handling, ocean freight, port operations, fumigation, cold storage, and inland transportation into one coordinated s

As global supply chains become more complex, maintaining visibility across temperature-controlled shipments has become just as important as maintaining the correct temperature. For industries transporting fresh food, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, even a minor temperature deviation can result in damaged cargo, regulatory issues and significant financial losses. Traditionally, refrigerated (reefer) containers relied on manual inspections, leaving long periods where cargo condi

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Americold are continuing to strengthen their strategic partnership aimed at transforming temperature-controlled logistics across North America. Building on a collaboration launched in 2023, the two companies are developing an integrated transportation and cold-storage network connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico. A major milestone in the partnership is the opening of Americold’s new import-export hub in Kansas City, Missouri

The global perishables air cargo sector continues to strengthen quality and handling standards as demand for temperature-sensitive products grows across international markets. Recent developments within the industry highlight the increasing importance of maintaining reliable cold chain operations and ensuring product integrity throughout the transportation process. With global trade in fresh produce, seafood, flowers, pharmaceuticals, and other sensitive commodities continuin

Africa is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic growth regions in global trade, supported by initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area and the expansion of regional processing capabilities. However, this growth is also exposing a fundamental structural challenge in logistics: a widening imbalance between supply and demand for refrigerated containers, commonly referred to as the “reefer gap.” While imports into Africa are largely composed of manufacture

DHL Group today announced major steps to strengthen its Life Sciences & Healthcare (LSH) logistics capabilities with an expanded dedicated Airfreight Cold Chain Network - a move designed to reshape how temperature-sensitive medicines, vaccines, pharmaceutical products and cell & gene therapies move across the world. The global network, another core element of DHL’s €2 billion strategic investment in DHL Health Logistics gives customers full end-to-end visibility for highly se

Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services provider, has launched its first dedicated perishables centre in the United Kingdom at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The new facility strengthens the company’s global cool-chain network and supports growing demand for fresh Atlantic salmon. Scan Global Logistics is the first customer to operate from the site. The purpose-built facility, acquired by Swissport in November 2024 to expand perishables handling capacity in the UK, i

Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services provider, has added Düsseldorf to its global network of certified pharma centers. The facility has earned the IATA CEIV Pharma certification, bringing the company’s total number of certified pharma warehouses to 24 globally and reinforcing Swissport’s commitment to safe, compliant, and reliable pharmaceutical logistics worldwide. This milestone comes as Swissport accelerates investment in temperature-controlled infrastructure a

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. recently announced its participation in Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics Pte. Ltd., Singapore's largest food cold chain logistics company, which operates one of Asia's largest warehouses, "8 Jalan Besut", in which the MOL Group invested in 2024. 8JB warehouse rises to over 100m height and this cutting-edge logistics hub spans over 500,000 square feet and hosts 5 floors of ambient, chilled, and frozen warehouse space, with capacity for up to 90,00

Cencora, a global pharmaceutical solutions company, announced in early December investments to enhance its third-party logistics (3PL) capabilities in the United States and Europe, expanding its global network and strengthening the specialty logistics services it provides to pharmaceutical companies worldwide. As more specialty pharmaceuticals reach the market and the demand for comprehensive drug supply management continues to increase, Cencora is enhancing its global 3PL s