Cold Chain Blog

Box coming down the line in a warehouse

Innovations in Cold Chain Packaging: Addressing Challenges with Pallets and PCM’s

September 11, 2024

Train coming around a bend

Navigating Challenges: Adapting Cold Chain Technologies for Freight Forwarding in the Fall

September 4, 2024

Plane next to large shipment

Navigating Challenges: Cold Chain Solutions for Perishable Freight in Summer

August 28, 2024

Pharmaceutical Lab

Navigating the Complexities of Cold Storage: Overcoming Network Challenges for Optimal Efficiency

August 21, 2024

Cold Chain Freight Forwarding

Efficiency and Precision: Solutions for Optimizing Cold Chain Freight Forwarding

August 14, 2024

Condensation water drops

Phase Change Materials (PCMs): The Secret Weapon in Cold Chain Stability

August 7, 2024

Cold Chain Operations Freight Forwarder

JIT Inventory Programs: Streamlining Cold Chain Operations for Freight Forwarders

July 31, 2024

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Chilled to Perfection: Choosing the Right Refrigerants in Freight Forwarding

July 24, 2024

Picking up package boxes in a loading area

The Backbone of Freshness: How Pallets Shape the Cold Chain Landscape

July 17, 2024

Automated storage systems

Revolutionizing Cold Chain Logistics: A Guide for Freight Forwarders

July 10, 2024

Soybean growth on a farm

Sustainability Showcase: The Ideal Sustainable Packaging Options for the Specialty Meal Industry

July 3, 2024

Package boxes of ready meals on conveyor belt

Guardians of Freshness: Conditioned Gel Packs and Liners in Specialty Food Chains

June 26, 2024

Refrigerator thermometer with colorful food in cold storage unit

Sustainable Disposal: Liners and the Circular Economy in Specialty Food Packaging

June 19, 2024

Man carrying box of Nordic Ice products

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Choosing the Right Liners for Specialty Food Packaging

June 12, 2024

Nordic Biodegradable Gel Packs

Beyond the Ice: Exploring Next-Gen Conditioned Gel Pack Technologies

June 5, 2024

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Cool and Conscious: The Environmental Impact of Conditioned Gel Pack Materials

May 29, 2024

Nordic Cold Chain Solutions gel packs

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Perfect Partners: Conditioned Gel Packs and Sustainable Liners Collaborate for Freshness

May 22, 2024

Pre-packaged ingredients being unboxed

Liners: A Deep Dive into Specialty Food Packaging Solutions

May 15, 2024

Fresh produce

Eco-Friendly Packaging: The Rise of Sustainable Liners in Specialty Food Logistics

May 8, 2024

Fresh ingredients in a box

The Value of Conditioned Gel Packs: Enhancing Freshness in Specialty Food Deliveries

May 1, 2024

Boxes on conveyor roller

Case Study: Transforming a Specialty Pharmacy Cold Chain for Sustainability

April 24, 2024

Eco friendly recyclation concept

Collaborative Approaches to Sustainable Cold Chain Solutions in Specialty Pharmacies

April 17, 2024

Cropped shot of an unrecognizable young female pharmacist working in a pharmacy.

The Future of Cold Chain Management in Specialty Pharmacies

April 10, 2024

Disposable syringe being taken out

Design-Tested Solutions for Specialty Pharmacy Cold Chains

April 3, 2024

aluminum tanks for the storage of raw materials in the chemical industry, sterile conditions in the enterprise

Conditioning for Success: Creating an Optimal Environment in Specialty Pharmacy Cold Chains

March 27, 2024

Green plant and crumpled paper on carton

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Sustainable Practices in Specialty Pharmacy: From Packaging to Shipping

March 20, 2024

An industrial refrigeration chamber with the door open, showing a white cardboard package on a metal grid. The package reads 'Nordic Ice'. Next to the chamber is a control panel with buttons and a digital display, indicating that it is automated equipment.

Ensuring Product Integrity: The Role of Temperature Indicators in Cold Chain Management

March 13, 2024

Embracing Sustainability: The Urgent Shift to Biodegradable Single-Use Products

Embracing Sustainability: The Urgent Shift to Biodegradable Single-Use Products

March 6, 2024

Tree plant in someone's hand

Eco-Friendly Cold Pack Solutions: The Sustainable Future of Cold Chain Logistics

February 28, 2024

Pharmaceutical Transport

Nordic Case Study: Precision Engineering with Nordic’s Approach to International Pharmaceutical Transport

February 21, 2024

Man checking data in a facility

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Nordic Case Study: Enhancing Pharmaceutical Supply Chains with Nordic’s Custom Packaging Solution for Biologics

February 14, 2024

Expanded Polystyrene

Enhancing Cold Chain Integrity: The Role of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) in Specialty Pharmacy

February 7, 2024

Sustainable Cold Chain Technologies

January 31, 2024

Optimizing Specialty Pharmacy Logistics with Just-In-Time (JIT) Assembled Products

January 24, 2024

Cold Chain Solutions for Cattle Vaccines

January 17, 2024

Specialty Pharmaceuticals

The Importance of Sustainable Refrigerants in Specialty Pharmacy Cold Chains

January 10, 2024

Man checking data in a facility

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Nordic Case Study: Optimizing Pharmaceutical Shipping for Efficiency and Cost-Savings

January 3, 2024

Green plant and crumpled paper on carton

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Sustainable Cold Chain Packaging Solutions for Reduced Environmental Impact

September 27, 2023

Innovative Packaging Materials for Sustainable Cold Chain Solutions

September 20, 2023

Cold Chain Packaging for Vaccines: Critical Factors and Considerations

September 13, 2023

Hand of worker using thermometer to temperature measurement in the goods boxes with ready meals after import in the cold room or warehouse for keep temperature room

Ensuring Cold Chain Integrity during Shipping and Transportation

September 6, 2023

Temperature Monitoring Solutions for Specialty Pharmacy Cold Chain Shipments

August 23, 2023

Eco-Friendly Insulation Materials for Sustainable Cold Chain Solutions

August 16, 2023

Common Cold Chain Packaging Challenges and How to Overcome Them

August 9, 2023

How to Optimize Cold Chain Packaging for Long-distance Shipments

August 2, 2023

Cold Chain Packaging Challenges in Blood and Tissue Transportation: Solutions and Strategies

July 19, 2023

Cold Chain Packaging: Protecting the Quality of Food and Beverages

July 12, 2023

Innovations in Cold Chain Packaging: Advancements and Emerging Technologies

July 5, 2023

Specialty Pharmacy Cold Chain Packaging: Unique Requirements and Industry Standards

June 21, 2023

Controlled Room Temperature Shipping

June 14, 2023

Cold Chain Shipping Options: Parcel to Pallets

June 7, 2023

The Anatomy of a Cold Chain Solution

May 31, 2023

Man carrying box of Nordic Ice products

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Dedicated vs. Universal: How To Choose Products

May 17, 2023

Cold Chain Technology and Sustainability – Where We Are and Where Are We Going?

May 3, 2023

Production refrigerator chamber. Man engineer. Refrigerator storage. Door to cold store opens. Warehouse for storage at low temperatures. Guy with laptop adjusts refrigerator. Man engineer in freezer

Understand the Basics of Thermal Testing

April 26, 2023

Nordic Cold Chain Solutions gel packs

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The Importance of Having a Redundant Freezer Network

April 12, 2023

Pros and Cons of Different Refrigerants

April 5, 2023

Discover the Cold Chain: An In-Depth Overview of Common Packaging Solutions

March 29, 2023

Nordic Cold Chain’s Dedication to Safety and Efficacy

March 22, 2023

Conduction vs. Convection

March 15, 2023

How to Select the Ideal Cold Chain Shipping Solution

March 8, 2023

ISTA Standard 7E Seasonal

March 1, 2023

Cold Chain Sustainable Packaging Options

February 22, 2023

When is Lab Testing Required and How Do You Handle It?

February 15, 2023

Types of Data Loggers and the Industries That Require Them

February 8, 2023

URAC Compliance: What Does It Mean and How Does It Impact Your Business?

February 1, 2023

ISTA Overview and How it Impacts Cold Chain

January 25, 2023

Gel Pack Conditioning

January 18, 2023

What Types of Products Require a Cold Chain?

January 11, 2023

Cold Chain 101: What is the Cold Chain?

January 4, 2023

inbound logistics

What is Inbound Logistics

January 10, 2022

most important part of cold chain

What is the Most Important Part of the Cold Chain Process?

January 10, 2022

just in time supply chain

What is Just-In-Time Supply Chain?

January 10, 2022

cold chain broken

What Happens if the Cold Chain Process is Broken?

January 10, 2022

fulfillment center

What is a Fulfillment Center?

November 23, 2021

coolers in shipping

How are Coolers Used in Shipping

November 19, 2021

modern supply chain

Three Opportunities with the Modern Supply Chain

November 10, 2021

inventory management

Three Ways to Improve Inventory Management

November 9, 2021

cold chain maintained

How is Cold Chain Maintained?

November 1, 2021

International Cold shipping

The Keys to International Cold Shipping

November 1, 2021

cold chain management

Five Surprising Things Shipped Through Cold Chain Management

November 1, 2021

Sustainability in Cold Shipping

September 28, 2021

reverse logistics

What is Reverse Logistics?

September 28, 2021

rise of meal kits

The Rise of Meal Kits

September 28, 2021

Refrigerated Trucks

Importance of Refrigerated Trucks

September 28, 2021

cold pack usps

Can I Ship Cold Pack with USPS?

September 1, 2021

shipping sustainability

Shipping Sustainability

September 1, 2021

History of cold shipping

The History of Cold Shipping

September 1, 2021

meal kits

How are Meal Kits Shipped?

September 1, 2021

Pre-test cotton mailer

Where to Buy Cold Packs for Shipping?

September 1, 2021

shipping cold items

How to Ship Cold Items

September 1, 2021

shipping refrigerated items

How to Ship Refrigerated Items

September 1, 2021

insulated boxes

Where to Buy Insulated Boxes for Shipping?

September 1, 2021

What is Thermal Packaging?

September 1, 2021

customize shipping boxes

How to Customize Shipping Boxes?

September 1, 2021

Where to Buy Gel Ice Packs for Shipping?

September 1, 2021

cold supply chain

What is Cold Supply Chain?

September 1, 2021

What is ambient temperature

What is Ambient Temperature?

May 13, 2021

Cold Chain logistics companies

Cold Chain Logistics Companies

May 13, 2021

Covid vaccine and cold chain

Covid Vaccine and Cold Chain

May 13, 2021

How do I ship a pallet

How do I ship a Pallet?

May 13, 2021

How to ship frozen food

How to Ship Frozen Food

May 13, 2021

Cold chain transport

What is Cold Chain Transport?

May 13, 2021

What is Cold Chain?

What is Cold Chain?

May 13, 2021

Nordic Cold Chain box being carried

Nordic Cold Chain Solutions prepared for COVID Vaccine Distribution

November 19, 2020

Developing a Drain Safe Solution

September 6, 2018

Temperatsure Rebrands As Nordic Ice

July 27, 2017

Our Commitment to the Environment

May 10, 2017