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E ach day, thousands of temperature-controlled shipments, from fresh produce to vaccines, crisscross the globe in an intricate web of highly specialized infrastructure and technology. More than $2.7 trillion worth of temperature-controlled goods were shipped by truck in 2022, the most recent year for which gures are available from the U.S. Census Bureau, representing 90% of the temperature-controlled goods shipped by all modes. Cold chain and temperature-controlled shipping continues to gain visibility as demand for pharmaceutical and healthcare products remains strong, and the global expansion of food and beverage supply chains requires compliance with regulations to ensure product safety and quality. Navigating a Dynamic Market “Globalization, urbanization, and consumer demand for convenient, fresh, high-quality food options has opened up new growth opportunities for food growers and producers,” says Sudarsan Thattai, chief information of cer and chief transformation of cer for Lineage. “To be able to serve these customers, food companies will need robust networks of temperature- controlled warehousing and reliable transportation solutions to move those products safely and ef ciently.” The cold chain market has shifted from static storage to high-velocity, integrated logistics solutions. Customers are looking for partners who can help them navigate global complexity, ensure compliance, and deliver with speed and precision. “That’s why Americold has invested in import-export hubs—not just facilities—at key ports and rail corridors. These hubs are designed to streamline cross-border ows and reduce dwell time, especially for high- volume, high-value products,” says Rob Chambers, president of Americold. One of the most signi cant shifts has been the move toward technology- enabled cold chain logistics, from real-time monitoring and automation to predictive analytics. “Capturing and reporting data in this manner increases accountability, reduces risk, decreases exposure to liability, and reduces labor and paperwork required to capture this data as compared to prior models. And all of this can be accomplished through technology and equipment available in the marketplace today,” says Jeff Lyskoski, executive vice president sales and marketing, Honolulu Freight Service. Real-time monitoring provides continuous visibility for chain-of- custody and control veri cation, passive tracking, reverse logistics, and loss prevention, regardless of transportation mode. “Consumers want to shop con dently and know more about the food they’re eating—whether that’s to reach nutritional goals or prevent foodborne illness—and companies who provide transparency are better positioned to win over shoppers,” Thattai says.
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August 2025 • Inbound Logistics 45
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