The power of 5: our top best practice recommendations for the cold chain                

OK, maybe best practice is an over-used word these days. Another ambiguous addition to the marketer’s dictionary. But actually, what it represents is real, practical value, born from hard-won experiences and proactive advice– mixed with the latest technologies and industry thinking.

How ambition shaped the Advancer range

The fastest pulldown on the market, unrivaled cooling efficiency and radical innovation. Advancer took the refrigerated transport industry by storm four years ago. Today, it still stands as the ultimate standard in trailer refrigeration. Even more, it has advanced into a wide range of solutions and technologies, making your fleet more sustainable, more efficient, more […]

The end of red diesel: preparing the way for more sustainable fleets

Pressure on logistics companies to ‘go green’ continues to gather momentum. And with this demand comes the focus on sustainable fuel sources, including those used for operating transport refrigeration units.

Keeping your expenses down: combating the rising energy costs

 Energy prices across Europe have been soaring. Over the course of the year, several records have already been broken, with bills totalling higher and higher amounts. But Thermo King can help you keep your cooling costs to a minimum, with a few quick and easy fixes.

Thermo King units are 100% compatible with HVO Diesel

The 100% natural biofuel can be used to power truck and trailer refrigeration units.

There is more under the covers on the roof of your bus – travel in comfort

While passengers might refer to it simply as ‘the A/C’, an HVAC unit in fact does far more than just control the temperature in a vehicle. It’s a powerful tool that benefits all levels of the transportation business, from passengers to the bottom line.

An answer to rising fuel prices

These days, a visit to the fuel pump is a bit of a gamble. Fuel prices have been climbing at astonishing rates. In some parts of Europe the price of filling up a fuel tank has almost doubled, meaning an overall increase in operational costs for fleet owners.

<strong>Thermo King further commits to waste reduction with Remanufactured Parts program</strong>

From take, make, waste to reduce, reuse, recycle

Saying no to thermal injury and spoilage: why temperature control matters

The quality, longevity (read: shelf life), and safety of foods in any cold chain are governed by two principle values: time and temperature. Both have a big impact on the growth of microorganisms, including pathogens that grow on or in a product. Indeed the role of chilling (to temperatures usually between 0°C and +5°C) and […]

How will AI change the cold chain? A talk about the impact of AI on cold chain, with AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): technology that’s leapt from the pages of Sci-Fi novels to the cutting edge of business transformation. Its potential driven by the promise of greater efficiency, automation, more streamlined processes, and smarter operations.

Transporting the extraordinary

All kinds of cargo find itself in the care of temperature controlled transport. Let’s have a look around…

<strong>Staying Connected: The benefits of a Multimodal Cold Chain</strong>

When the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out started, it highlighted the need for a more interconnected cold-chain. A cold-chain that isn’t restricted to just our highways. A reliance on a single mode of transport brings with it a slew of complications and limitations that will impact the bottom-line. Not to mention the effect the massive number of […]

Guaranteeing integrity: pharma cold chains and Covid-19 vaccine rollouts

Distributing Covid-19 vaccines, at scale and with unprecedented speed, is a challenge set to test every global cold chain. In this article we look at the end-to-end transport refrigeration and temporary storage solutions needed, and the specific products now available.

HVAC CO2 sensors for buses: Maintaining a healthy environment wherever you travel.

Increased fresh air supply and improved airflow on public transport helps to reduce the transmission of viruses. Stay in complete control of your environment with Thermo King’s new CANAIRE CO2 sensors.

The future is colder: pharma distribution in the age of mRNA vaccines

“It’s plausible that Europe is moving toward a kind of pandemic end game”. So said Hans Kluge, of the World Health Organization’s (WHO), amid suggestions the Omicron variant could infect 60% of Europeans by March 2022 – and result in broad group immunity.

Will fresh food become a thing of the past?

Discover how climate change impacts fresh food and how Thermo King’s innovations in cold chain management are ensuring a sustainable future for produce.

The Amazing Supply Chain of your Morning Coffee

For many of us, a fresh cup of coffee is what gets us out of bed every morning. Whether it’s made at home, picked up from a coffee shop on the way to work and hastily poured at the office, coffee is a part of our daily routine. But how does that coffee make its […]

The future is colder: pharma distribution in the age of mRNA vaccines

“It’s plausible that Europe is moving toward a kind of pandemic end game”. So said Hans Kluge, of the World Health Organization’s (WHO), amid suggestions the Omicron variant could infect 60% of Europeans by March 2022 – and result in broad group immunity.

How will AI change the cold chain? A talk about the impact of AI on cold chain, with AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): technology that’s leapt from the pages of Sci-Fi novels to the cutting edge of business transformation. Its potential driven by the promise of greater efficiency, automation, more streamlined processes, and smarter operations.

The Amazing Supply Chain of your Morning Coffee

For many of us, a fresh cup of coffee is what gets us out of bed every morning. Whether it’s made at home, picked up from a coffee shop on the way to work and hastily poured at the office, coffee is a part of our daily routine. But how does that coffee make its […]

A good call: knowing your options in transport refrigeration

These days the fleet manager is presented with a wide array of transport refrigeration options. In fact with so much choice it can be a challenge to be sure you’re consistently selecting the right technology for the right vehicle, power source, and journey type.

DROP IN HVO/XTL BIOFUEL FOR TRUCK AND TRAILER

The 7 benefits of solution selling

You know the importance of building a closer relationship with your customers. By combining expertise, convenience and practical know-how, you are their go-to person for refrigeration advice.

Will fresh food become a thing of the past?

Discover how climate change impacts fresh food and how Thermo King’s innovations in cold chain management are ensuring a sustainable future for produce.

AxlePower: 100% electric refrigeration, powered by the road.

Developed in partnership with BPW, AxlePower is an advanced system which recovers and generates electricity from your trailers normal operations to offer tractor-independent, 100% electric cooling for trailers.

Back to the Future 2 – from industry predictions to today’s reality

In 2021 we set out three predictions for what cold chain logistics would look like in 2023. Now we’re here, it’s time to evaluate these forecasts, and to review the latest developments in autonomous vehicles, multimodal logistics, and sustainability.

Back to the Future with Advancer – our inside look at the cold chain in 2023

What are the short-term trends to watch out for in cold chain logistics, and what can we expect to discover in 2023? To find out we sent our agent forward in time, and can now detail the three main trends in play.