PCM and Monitoring

In the mid-2000s , Phase Change Material ( PCM ) became the preferred packaging for many shippers , as more precise temperature changes became standard . PCM gave shippers greater control over temperature ranges during transport In the last decade , temperature monitoring ( whilst still not quite real-time yet ) has come a long way with the help of advanced technology . Shippers are now able to prove packaging performance for custom clearance .

COVID-19

Following the outbreak of COVID- 19 , the need for effective and reliable transportation of the vaccine was needed in order to quickly distribute around the world . Logistics companies such as UPS , DHL and FedEx during the pandemic were quick to work on developing suitable solutions to distribute the vaccine .

VIPS and the Future of Cold Chain Packaging

Current standards for temperature-controlled transportation are Vacuum Insulated Panels ( VIP ) and PCM inserts . Those who use them experience fewer quarantines and clear shipments quicker . As pharmaceuticals continue to rise in value and regulations become more stringent , it is predicted that real-time data will be the next advancement , as well as reusable packaging .

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