🧊 Nordic Cold Chain launches GLP-1 packaging

Welcome back to CubeCold News where we cover the latest developments in the cold chain industry and temperature-controlled logistics.

In today’s edition:

• Nordic Cold Chain Solutions launches specialized GLP-1 medication packaging

• Divert and United States Cold Storage partner to convert food waste into renewable energy

• Lineage expands Louisville cold storage facility to meet growing demand

• RLS Logistics upgrades Delanco cold storage facility to strengthen northeast operations

• Mutares expands Goods & Services segment with Fuentes acquisition from Lineage Group

News

Nordic Cold Chain Solutions launches specialized GLP-1 medication packaging Nordic Cold Chain Solutions has launched the Nordic Express Pack, the first cold chain packaging solution specifically designed and tested for shipping GLP-1 medications.

• These diabetes and weight-loss drugs require precise temperature control to maintain therapeutic efficacy and regulatory compliance during shipping.

• The Nordic Express Pack addresses the challenges faced by specialty pharmacies and healthcare distributors dealing with rising demand and high daily order volumes for GLP-1 medications.

• Unlike generic cold chain mailers, this solution was purpose-built for GLP-1 therapies, offering faster packing and easier storage capabilities.

• Integrated temperature indicators provide color-change verification of any temperature excursions, ensuring product integrity and compliance during transit.

• The solution has undergone rigorous testing in ISTA-certified laboratories, demonstrating proven performance in real-world hot lane simulations and seasonal extremes, making it a reliable choice for critical medication transport. (Business Wire)

Divert and United States Cold Storage partner to convert food waste into renewable energy Divert, Inc., a circular economy company focused on preventing food waste, has announced a strategic collaboration with United States Cold Storage, a leading provider of public refrigerated warehousing and logistics.

• The partnership creates an innovative recycling program that transforms unsold and non-donatable food and beverage products into renewable energy and soil amendments.

• Under this program, food waste from USCS's California locations is processed at Divert's Integrated Diversion & Energy Facility in Turlock, California.

• The facility uses proprietary depackaging and anaerobic digestion solutions to convert the material into carbon-negative renewable energy and nutrient-rich soil amendments, preventing harmful greenhouse gas emissions from landfill disposal.

• The program improves supply chain efficiencies, reduces carbon footprint, and supports both companies' sustainability objectives while creating positive ESG outcomes for the cold storage industry. (Business Wire)

Lineage expands Louisville cold storage facility to meet growing demand Lineage, Inc. (NASDAQ: LINE), the world's largest temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, announced the expansion of its Louisville-Winstead cold storage facility in Kentucky.

• The project will add over 82,000 sq ft and approximately 10,300 pallet positions across two convertible rooms to the existing facility.

• The expansion reinforces Lineage's commitment to supporting customer needs by adding capacity near key distribution markets.

• The facility currently handles diverse products including gel packs, proteins, and dairy products, and the expansion will enable continued best-in-class service while offering additional capacity and multiple holding temperatures for greater flexibility.

• Louisville's strategic location provides significant logistical advantages, with proximity to three major interstates (I-65, I-64, and I-71) and railroad access.

• The expansion project is targeted for completion by the end of 2025. (Lineage)

RLS Logistics upgrades Delanco cold storage facility to strengthen northeast operations RLS Logistics, a leading third-party logistics provider specializing in cold chain solutions, announced the expansion of its Delanco, New Jersey cold storage warehouse, scheduled to go live later this month.

• The project adds over 6,750,000 cubic ft of temperature-controlled space and significantly increases pallet positions to meet escalating customer demand across the Northeast corridor.

• The expansion includes advanced refrigeration systems and high-density racking, improving throughput and enhancing RLS's ability to serve large-scale distribution and case picking operations. -

• Delanco's strategic location near the Port of Philadelphia and major Northeast markets like New York and Baltimore makes it a prime hub for regional and national distribution.

• As a family-owned business for over 57 years, RLS continues to strengthen its position as a strategic partner for frozen and refrigerated food manufacturers, importers, and retailers. (PR Newswire)

Mutares expands Goods & Services segment with Fuentes acquisition from Lineage Group Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has signed an agreement to acquire Lineage Spain Transportation S.L. "Fuentes" from Lineage Group, strengthening its Goods & Services segment as a new platform investment.

• Fuentes specializes in temperature-controlled food transport, primarily for fruits and vegetables, offering national, international, and last-mile logistics across the full food supply chain.

• Headquartered in Las Torres de Cotillas (Murcia), a key European agricultural hub, the company operates three additional facilities throughout Spain and an international hub in Vlissingen, the Netherlands.

• Fuentes operates through a combination of an owned fleet of more than 480 trucks and 540 trailers, plus a network of over 3,000 subcontractors, providing safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the cold chain logistics process.

• The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to merger control approval. (Mutares)

Other headlines

CMA CGM plans to build a multi-temperature cold storage logistics facility at DP World London Gateway Port to handle temperature-controlled cargo from the southern hemisphere.

Algeria is launching a new financing scheme offering interest-free loans up to 150 million dinars ($1.15 million) to small-scale farmers for building refrigerated storage facilities to reduce post-harvest losses and improve agricultural supply chain control.

A new pilot program in Nigeria is deploying advanced Phase Change Material technology in four specialized trucks to modernize the country's cold chain logistics, reducing food spoilage and greenhouse gas emissions.

Callan JMB Inc. has launched a subsidiary in India and is establishing a temperature-controlled warehouse in Pune, Maharashtra to provide pharmaceutical logistics services including ultra-low temperature storage for clinical trial tissue samples.

The Global Cold Chain Alliance welcomes the EU's new stockpiling strategy for essential goods but urges the European Commission to provide clarity on key details including what qualifies as "essential goods" in the food sector, minimum stock levels, and expectations for private cold chain operators.

Amond World has launched an off-grid cold storage facility in Central California that uses solar, battery, and natural gas generator systems to store 50 million pounds of tree nuts at controlled temperatures, extending shelf life up to two years.

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