Voltim Global

Cold Chain Logistics

For pharmaceuticals, biological products, food, fresh produce, flowers and sensitive chemicals, we organise temperature-controlled transport and storage through partner carriers and warehouses. An unbroken cold chain directly protects product quality and human safety.

Our Temperature Ranges

+15 to +25 °C — Controlled Room Temperature (CRT) — pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
+2 to +8 °C — Chilled — vaccines, biological products
-18 °C and below — Frozen — food, frozen products
-25 to -80 °C — Ultra-deep frozen — biobanks, mRNA vaccines

GDP and Pharmaceutical Shipments

Voltim Global holds GDP (Good Distribution Practices) certification covering international road freight transport. We plan pharmaceutical and cold chain shipments that require GDP compliance within the framework of this certification and in line with international pharmaceutical distribution standards, sourcing temperature-controlled vehicles and equipment from our contracted carriers. Reefer vehicles and warehouses are selected for each shipment according to the required temperature range, and every shipment is followed daily.

Service Scope

Reefer container sea freight
Refrigerated truck road transport
Passive (dry ice, gel) and active temperature control
Last-mile cold distribution (pharmacy depots, hospitals)
Climate-controlled partner warehouses
Temperature records from data loggers where required

Quality Assurance

For any temperature deviation event, our incident management process activates immediately; product viability is assessed through insurance and expert surveying. Cold-chain–related damage cover can be arranged through partner insurers under logistics insurance.

Related Services

Warehousing & Distribution — climate-controlled partner warehouses
Reefer Sea Freight
Refrigerated Road Transport
Valuable Cargo Insurance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is cold chain logistics and which products require it?

Cold chain logistics is the temperature-controlled transport and storage of temperature-sensitive goods from origin to final delivery. Voltim provides this service for pharmaceuticals, biological products, vaccines, food, fresh produce, flowers and sensitive chemicals. An unbroken cold chain directly protects product quality and human safety, which is why every shipment is planned for the required temperature range and followed daily.

Which temperature ranges does Voltim offer for cold chain transport?

Together with its partners, Voltim organises transport across four core temperature ranges: +15 to +25 °C Controlled Room Temperature (CRT) for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, +2 to +8 °C chilled for vaccines and biological products, -18 °C and below frozen for food and frozen goods, and -25 to -80 °C ultra-deep frozen for biobanks and mRNA vaccines. The appropriate range is selected according to the product type.

What is GDP certification and why does it matter in cold chain transport?

GDP (Good Distribution Practices) is the international standard governing quality and product integrity in pharmaceutical distribution. Voltim Global holds GDP certification covering international road freight transport; it plans pharmaceutical and cold chain shipments that require GDP compliance within this framework and sources temperature-controlled vehicles from contracted carriers, so that pharmaceutical cargo moves in a compliant environment.

How is temperature monitored during transport, and what happens if a deviation occurs?

Temperature is controlled by the reefer units of the partner vehicles and warehouses and can be recorded with data loggers where required; every shipment is followed daily and you receive daily status reports. If a temperature deviation occurs, Voltim's incident management process activates immediately and product viability is assessed through insurance and expert surveying. Cold-chain-related damage cover can be arranged through partner insurers under logistics insurance.

Which transport modes and equipment are used for cold chain shipments?

Cold chain shipments move by reefer container sea freight and refrigerated truck road transport. Both passive solutions such as dry ice and gel packs and active temperature control are used. The service scope also covers last-mile cold distribution to pharmacy depots and hospitals, plus climate-controlled partner warehouses, enabling an end-to-end temperature-controlled solution together with warehousing and distribution services.

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Cold Chain Logistics