2024-12-20

Q: Tell us about Peli Bio Thermal’s key offerings and what key design innovations set Cr?do Vault™ apart in the cold chain logistics space?

Will Staddon: A critical design goal for Cr?do Vault™ was ensuring four units fit on a PMC sheet, creating significant cost savings for bulk shipments. Additionally, we prioritized maximizing payload height and developed a flexible coolant configuration system that allows for easy adjustment to different temperature requirements with common components. Credo Vault’s design also emphasizes lightweight durability, ensuring strength without added bulk.

Q: What are the major challenges in designing temperature-controlled shippers for the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries?

Will Staddon: Designing for the life sciences requires agility and an awareness of the complexities of global trade. Products must be robust yet lightweight, provide consistent, long-duration temperature control, and optimize space by balancing minimal external dimensions with maximum payload capacity.

Key considerations include single-use versus reusable options, traceability, recyclability, ease of conditioning, and adaptability to diverse client requirements. Another challenge is achieving temperature flexibility—from ambient ranges (+15°C to +25°C) to deep frozen conditions (below -60°C) necessary for certain biologics. As sustainability gains importance, factors like responsible sourcing, recyclability, and end-of-life costs must also be addressed. Peli BioThermal’s solutions reflect these priorities and provide a versatile response to evolving industry demands.

Q: Can you explain how Peli BioThermal optimizes payload height and internal dimensions to improve efficiency?

Will Staddon: Through efficient internal component design and packaging, we maximize usable payload space while adhering to strict external dimensions. The payload space accommodates both ISO and EURO pallets, surrounded on all six sides by coolants to prevent hotspots, ensuring optimal temperature control and extended performance.

Q: Can you explain the testing process for temperature-sensitive products like vaccines in Cr?doVault and how does Peli BioThermal validate Credo Vault’s performance over long-distance and high-volume shipments?

Will Staddon: Peli BioThermal conducts rigorous testing in our two ISO-accredited thermal laboratories. Our cold chain shippers, whether pre-qualified or custom-designed, comply with standards from ISTA, IATA, UN, and WHO. Testing includes calibrated environmental chambers with a range from -80°C to +70°C (-112°F to +158°F). We can model specific customer payloads and shipping lanes to verify performance against required thermal profiles, and we conduct drop and vibration testing to confirm durability for global shipments.

Q: How does Peli BioThermal handle varying compliance requirements for pharmaceuticals across markets and any advancements Peli BioThermal foresee for bulk shippers in cold chain logistics in near future?

Will Staddon: Peli BioThermal ensures compliance across diverse regulatory landscapes by designing our shippers to meet stringent global standards, including ISTA, IATA, UN, and WHO guidelines. We work closely with clients to understand specific regional regulations, adjusting our solutions to maintain adherence across markets while optimizing safety and efficacy for temperature-sensitive products. Our ISO-accredited thermal labs enable us to replicate varying environmental conditions for pre-qualified testing, ensuring our products are fully compliant and ready for real-world conditions.

Looking ahead, we anticipate innovations in bulk shipping to drive even greater efficiency in cold chain logistics. Key advancements will likely include enhanced sensor integration for real-time monitoring, improvements in reusable packaging for sustainability, and expanded thermal ranges to accommodate a wider variety of biologics. Additionally, modular designs that allow for rapid adaptation to different temperature and payload requirements will become increasingly important, supporting the agility needed to meet evolving market demands. Through these advancements, Peli BioThermal aims to continue delivering flexible, compliant, and sustainable solutions for cold chain logistics.