Cold chain logistics
Biocair's 35+ years of experience in global logistics, has enabled its experts to fully understand that proactively managing the temperature of a pharmaceutical consignment as it moves through the supply chain is vital.
We recognize the need to mitigate all possible risks when shipping life-saving medicines for patients. This is why Biocair offers comprehensive cold chain logistics management solutions throughout the supply chain.
Temperature management
- Controlled ambient: +15ºC to +25ºC
- Refrigerated: +2ºC to +8ºC
- Frozen: -15ºC to -25ºC
- Deep frozen: -60ºC to -80ºC
- Cryo frozen: -150ºC and below
Enhanced visibility
Biocair provides full shipment visibility including temperature, pressure, light, tilt, humidity and GPS tracking.
Contingency planning
We understand the temperature failure risk factors within your cold supply chain and mitigate them wherever possible.
Advanced packaging
Biocair's temperature control experts implement pre-conditioned and certified packaging solutions tailored to your requirements.
Experts in white glove logistics
Our trusted drivers will take responsibility for packing your consignment on-site ready for cold chain transportation and our advanced monitoring technologies will record the temperature of your shipment throughout transit.
Any potential complications are anticipated well in advance and remedial action is taken so that your products, materials or samples are safely transported, ensuring we deliver for your patients on time and every time.
Our comprehensive contingency procedures ensure that the pharmaceutical cold chain is never compromised.
Get in touch with your local expert today!
Wherever you are located in the world, our team of experts are on hand to support your supply chain.
FAQs
What temperature ranges can Biocair support?
We provide validated and pre-conditioned packaging to suit the following temperature ranges:
• +15 to +25.C (Controlled Ambient)
• +2 to +8.C (Refrigerated)
• -15 to -25.C (Frozen)
• -60 to -80.C (Deep Frozen)
• Under -150.C (Cryo Frozen)
My materials require liquid nitrogen for transport - do you supply the dewars?
Yes. We operate a global network of liquid nitrogen shipping stations.
Our pre-filled liquid nitrogen dewars (also known as dry shippers) are rigid, lightweight and do not require a pallet for transport – they can be hand carried throughout hospital and clinical environments.
How long will Biocair dry ice boxes last?
The number of days a Biocair dry ice box will last depends on the size of the box we use and the quantity of dry ice added. We only use boxes which will hold sufficient quantity of dry ice for the transit involved.
A smaller dry ice box with 8-10 kgs is appropriate for domestic and short-haul (2-3 days max) transits.
For long-haul shipments, we will use a large system with minimum 15-20 kgs of dry ice.
Can Biocair support with regulatory compliance?
We offer regulatory, customs, duty and tax advice as part of our standard shipping service. Specific regulatory advice can also be provided as a separate service.
