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Connected Shippers
End-to-End Visibility and Security for Temperature-Controlled Logistics
Connected Shippers combine innovative tracking technology with advanced passive cold chain shipper systems to deliver a new level of visibility, security, and control across the supply chain. Send us a message
Helping 500+ partners protect and monitor high-performance cold chain shippers
Connected Shippers Features
Connected Shippers Features
Connected shippers combine high-performance passive cold chain packaging with advanced condition monitoring technology to create a fully transparent logistics solution. By integrating smart sensors and real-time tracking capabilities, temperature-sensitive shipments can be monitored continuously throughout transit, ensuring product integrity and regulatory compliance at every stage of the supply chain.
With integrated monitoring solutions and cloud connectivity, connected shippers provide live insights into temperature, location, humidity, shock events, and access status. This digital layer transforms passive packaging into an intelligent asset, enabling proactive decision-making, reducing product loss, and improving operational efficiency for pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare logistics worldwide.
Thermal Test Procedure
Thermal qualification of connected shippers at Tec4med is performed in advanced environmental test chambers using established ISTA and AFNOR summer and winter profiles. These standardized test procedures ensure that connected passive shipper systems meet industry requirements for temperature-controlled logistics while validating their performance under real-world conditions.
During cyclic testing, connected shippers are exposed to realistic temperature fluctuations that replicate global shipping routes. Depending on the profile, conditions range from extreme summer heat above 30 °C to winter scenarios down to -20 °C. This allows the combination of passive insulation performance and integrated monitoring systems to be evaluated under fully representative transport conditions.
High Performance Box
Type
Reusable box
Sizes
4, 17 liter
Temperature ranges
-25...-15°C | 2...8°C | 15...25°C | -78°C (dry ice)
Cooling unit
PCM (Phase Change Material)
Runtime
Up to 105 hours (depending on configuration)
Orca Shipper
Type
Oneway & reusable box
Sizes
5, 12, 24, 50 liter
Temperature ranges
-25...-15°C | 2...8°C | 15...25°C | -78°C (dry ice)
Cooling unit
PCM (Phase Change Material)
Runtime
Up to 140 hours (depending on configuration)
Cryogenic Vessels
Type
Cryogenic LN2 Dewar
Sizes
different sizes available
Temperature range
-150 °C or colder
Cooling Unit
Liquid Nitrogen (liquid or vapor phase)
Runtime
up to 21 days
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Cryogenic Connected Tanks & Vessels
Cryogenic Connected Tanks & Vessels
Connected cryogenic tanks & vessels enable real-time cryogenic monitoring by combining passive ultra-low temperature shippers with integrated condition monitoring technology. This allows continuous visibility of critical parameters during the transport of highly sensitive materials such as cell and gene therapies, biologics, and vaccines stored in dry ice or liquid nitrogen environments.
SmartTags and CryoBeacons with probe interfaces are purpose-built for these cryogenic applications, delivering accurate, real-time temperature data directly from inside the tank or vessel.
Frequently asked question about Tec4med’s connected shippers
Connected shippers are passive cold chain packaging systems enhanced with integrated condition monitoring technology, enabling real-time visibility of shipment conditions without changing the core insulation performance.
Unlike standard passive shippers, connected shippers combine thermal protection with digital tracking, allowing users to monitor temperature, location, and shipment events throughout the entire journey.
They can capture and transmit critical condition data such as temperature, humidity, shock, light exposure, and lock status, depending on the integrated sensor setup.
No, the base system remains passive. The intelligence layer is added through low-power monitoring devices like sensors and gateways, keeping the shipper independent of active cooling.
They transform traditional packaging into intelligent assets, enabling end-to-end transparency, improving risk management, and supporting compliance for highly regulated industries like pharma and biotech.