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13 posts tagged with “cold-chain”
Geodis Opens First Americas Cold-Chain Facility for Healthcare: What the 3PL Cold-Chain Expansion Wave Means for Pharma Shippers
Geodis' first dedicated healthcare cold-chain cross-dock in Chicago marks a new phase of 3PL investment in pharma logistics. Here's what the expansion wave means for shippers navigating GLP-1 demand, mRNA supply chains, and biopharma cold chain complexity in 2026.
CXTMS InsightsMay 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Refrigerated LTL Gets Denser in California: Why EchoChill’s Sacramento Expansion Matters
Echo Global Logistics is expanding EchoChill with a Sacramento cold storage facility, a move that shows why regional refrigerated LTL density is becoming a serious competitive advantage.
CXTMS InsightsApril 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Cold Chain Labor Is Getting Rebuilt, Not Refilled: What 3PLs Must Change in 2026
Cold-chain labor shortages are forcing 3PLs to redesign workflows, invest in automation, and build more resilient refrigerated operations instead of relying on old hiring playbooks.
CXTMS InsightsApril 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Voice-Controlled Warehouse Robots: How Hands-Free Picking Is Solving Cold Storage's Hardest Automation Problem
Vecna Robotics and Lucas Systems launch CaseFlow Voice, the first voice-integrated robot-assisted picking system purpose-built for cold storage warehouses where touchscreens and scanners fail.
CXTMS InsightsApril 3, 2026 · 6 min read
GLP-1 Drugs Are Reshaping Logistics From Both Ends: Pharma Cold Chain Surges as Food Freight Demand Falls 3%
GLP-1 weight loss drugs are creating a logistics paradox—driving pharmaceutical cold chain investment to record highs while reducing food freight volumes by an estimated 3 million truckloads annually.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 28, 2026 · 6 min read
Cell and Gene Therapy Logistics: Why -196°C Cryogenic Shipping Is the Most Complex Supply Chain in History
Cell and gene therapies demand cryogenic shipping at -196°C, chain-of-identity tracking, and 24-72 hour delivery windows with zero margin for error. Here's why CGT logistics is the most complex supply chain ever built—and what it means for the freight industry.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 14, 2026 · 8 min read
Cold Storage Market Hits 10% Oversupply: How the Capacity-Demand Imbalance Is Reshaping Refrigerated Warehouse Economics
Cold storage capacity grew 14.5% from 2021-2025 while demand rose just 5%, creating a 10% oversupply. Here's what the imbalance means for lease rates, REIT valuations, and shipper negotiating leverage.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Battery-Free Smart Sensors Go Package-Level: How QR Temperature Indicators Are Making Universal Cold Chain Monitoring a Reality
Battery-free QR temperature indicators like SpotSee's WarmMark QR are enabling package-level cold chain monitoring at under $1 per shipment. Here's how this breakthrough is closing the last-mile visibility gap for pharma and food logistics.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 7, 2026 · 7 min read
DHL Invests €2 Billion in Health Logistics: What the Dedicated Pharma Airfreight Network Means for Shippers
DHL Group is investing €2 billion in a dedicated pharmaceutical airfreight cold chain network connecting 30+ GDP-compliant hubs. Here's what shippers need to know about the healthcare logistics arms race.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Healthcare Logistics Hits $145 Billion: Why Pharma Supply Chains Are the Next Frontier for TMS Innovation
The healthcare logistics market reaches $145.4 billion in 2026 with a 10.4% CAGR. Learn why pharma supply chains demand specialized TMS capabilities for cold chain, GDP compliance, and biologics visibility.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 24, 2026 · 5 min read