Maintain your cold chain in the air

Protect your temperature sensitive goods

Say goodbye to the stress of moving temperature sensitive deliveries and hello to a world where your goods arrive fresh, safe and right on time. Gain peace of mind over the safety of your temperature sensitive goods—no matter how long the flight.

Keep your products in the right temperature range

Cool

Between 2°C and 8°C 
(35.6°F and 46.4° F)

Controlled room temp

Between 15°C and 25°C
(59°F and 77°F)

Extended room temp

Between 2°C and 25°C
(35.6°F and 77°F)

Frozen

Products kept at -20°C
(-4°F)

Deep freeze

Between -20°C and -70°C
(-4°F and -94°F)

How to keep your temp sensitive air freight protected

Specifically designed to shield goods from external temperature fluctuations, these containers, like Envirotainers and AcuTemps, can accommodate a wide range of temperature-sensitive products, including pharmaceuticals, perishable foods and biotechnological materials.

Commonly used for short to medium-haul deliveries of temperature sensitive products, insulated packaging, often comprised of cardboard boxes with expanded polystyrene or aluminium sheets, helps maintain product integrity on direct flights and are often combined with coolants.

Coolants are essential components in regulating and maintaining a desired temperature range for sensitive cargo during transit. Several types of coolants are commonly used in temperature controlled air delivery. Dry ice is only used in limited quantities due to dangerous goods concerns.

Designed to protect your temperature sensitive products from all too-common cold supply chain challenges, thermal blankets address the threat of cold chain breaks during air transit. By providing a barrier, thermal blankets help reduce heat transfer between the inside of the package and the external environment.

What sets C.H. Robinson temperature controlled air services apart

Unmatched Expertise

Work closely with our experts to minimise inventory holding costs, respond faster to market demands and maintain supply chain reliability.

Unrivalled Scale

Expand your customer base, tap into new opportunities and meet the demands of international customers with access to global markets.

Tailored Solutions

Use precise, climate-controlled solutions to minimise the risk of spoilage or degradation, especially at critical points that threaten your cold chain.

 
Services offered

Co-ordinate your temp sensitive moves—from door to door

  • Transport: Moving goods while maintaining stable conditions.
  • Storage: Providing facilities for temporary storage before distribution.
  • Processing and distribution: Ensuring sanitary conditions and facilitating distribution.
  • Cooling systems: Maintaining temperatures for processing, storage and transportation.
Industry expertise

Secure precise air freight options, adapted for your products

  • Floral
  • Fresh fish
  • Fresh produce
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Refrigerated food
Freight market update

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The C.H. Robinson Edge delivers expert advice on what’s new, what’s next and what to do about it. With the leading freight market insights, powered by unmatched expertise and data of the market leader, you can stay ahead in today’s fast-changing world economy—where supply chains can make or break business success.

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Guide

Boost your temperature controlled efficiency

The right strategies can improve your cold-chain logistics:

  • Explore the benefits of outsourcing
  • Discover unexpected ways to reduce spending
  • Understand how to become a “favored shipper”
  • Strategically adjust your inventory management

Related services to elevate your delivery strategy

Temp Controlled

Safeguard temperature-sensitive freight and maintain quality with climate-controlled delivering services.

Air

Meet domestic and global demands with flexible air freight solutions that operate on your schedule—even last-minute.

Charter Air

When time is of the essence, consider charter air service to deliver with unmatched speed and precision.

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