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In the ever-changing landscape of cold chain logistics, maintaining accurate temperature control is crucial. This can be achieved with Phase […]

A market on the rise The European cold chain food logistics market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by a combination […]

The logistics and transportation industry is constantly evolving, and recent changes in border controls, especially at the German border, have […]

New inspection protocols The implementation of new inspection protocols at the UK border poses significant challenges for the export of […]

The growing importance of clinical trial logistics The clinical trial market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by factors such as […]

The cold chain: vital link in the supply chain The cold chain is a vital link in the global supply […]

In the area of temperature-sensitive logistics, maintaining a consistent deep freeze environment is a prerequisite for numerous industries and applications. […]

The rise of online grocery delivery The online grocery delivery market in Europe has witnessed unprecedented growth, driven by shifting […]

Amid escalating global concerns about environmental pollution, sustainability has emerged as an important trend in the European market for temperature-controlled […]

The Netherlands is renowned for its vibrant floriculture industry, especially in the area of cut flowers. As the world’s largest […]

In the evolving landscape of cold chain logistics, the trend toward reusable thermal packaging solutions is gaining significant momentum. Traditionally, […]

The European temperature-controlled shipping market is experiencing significant growth, mainly due to the growing popularity of frozen foods. According to […]

When choosing packaging materials for cold chain refrigerant, many customers face the challenge of combining sustainability and functionality. In this […]

By scrutinizing our logistics chain we have effectively slashed 15,000 transport kilometers annually and saved a staggering 73,000 kilograms of CO2 emissions

In a world where sustainability awareness is growing and shipments are only increasing, sustainable packaging plays a major role in […]

Moulded cooling elements are cooling elements that retain their shape even when not frozen. Useful when you want to make […]

We humans love chocolate. On a typical day, the world eats some one billion people chocolate! But with these summer […]

Utilizing returnable streams fits well into the picture of a circular economy. Indeed, the upcoming European Packaging & Packaging Waste […]

Consumers are increasingly ordering meat or fish online, directly from the butcher or fishery. By eliminating the links, this provides […]

This article originally appeared in the Bunzl Netherlands Sustainability Report 2022. Energy is costly, and we can see just how […]

Cooling elements and temperature elements come in all shapes and sizes at Coolpack, but which one is best suited for your application? In this article,
At what temperature you ideally transport your goods depends on several factors. In this article, we take you through the steps to choose the temperature
Extreme temperature changes, more sustainable solutions and the growth of pharma and e-commerce: some of the drivers and developments in the cold chain industry. Arno
Coolpack is known for its cold chain assurance solutions: a temperature-controlled supply chain. Important when goods must remain at a stable temperature throughout the process
On November 8, 2021, we welcomed Hydropac as part of Coolpack and De Ridder BV. And since September this year with a new General Manager
This week the installation of over 780 solar panels on the rear roof of the premises of De Ridder BV in Assendelft started. An important
Your packaging is a marketing tool not to be underestimated: your end customer will eventually get his or her hands on it. A shame not
It's a hot topic in the world of cold chain transportation: major shortages of dry ice and prices going through the roof. How are these
The changing market demand for more environmentally friendly refrigerants keeps us busy every day. Our goal is clear: to have an environmentally friendly alternative available
DPG Intelsius provides a comprehensive and innovative range of temperature-controlled packaging solutions to customers in the pharmaceutical and life science industries. Intelsius' technical team designs
Not only big pharma customers, logistics companies and food exporters know where to find Coolpack: the start-up Coolit also uses our refrigerants. Coolit sells lunch
Kombucha - whether you don't know it yet or are already big fans, that it is becoming more popular in Europe by the day is
That awareness is growing in society and sustainability is playing an increasingly important role should be obvious. At Coolpack, innovation and sustainability are high on
For certain products to arrive at their destination in optimal condition, refrigerated transport is crucial. One of the ways to ship your goods cooled is
Keeping fresh produce at temperature for an extended period of time can be quite a challenge. This is especially true for relatively long shipments where
The Chinese food culture is very different from the food we label Chinese in the Netherlands, Man Kin Ho discovered when he moved to the
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can no longer be ignored in corporate annual reports and sustainability has become a much-used catch-all term. This is not surprising,
The integration of Coolpack BV with De Ridder BV has been successful. As of December 2, all Coolpack colleagues are working from their new workplace
In the Netherlands, we eat an average of 77.8 kilos of meat and meat products per person annually. Through meat transport, fresh meat travels a
Chilled plates offer an economical way of transport cooling. For example, cooling plates allow you to keep your prepared meals cool without electricity. Here you
The Netherlands is a top exporter when it comes to cut flowers and other ornamental crops. Even though this sector suffered greatly from the first
We are ordering more and more food and drinks online and spending more and more money on this as well. The growing need of the
A lot of things are happening at Coolpack. As you may know, last year we moved from our premises in Uitgeest to our new premises
Every day in the Netherlands we reap the benefits of the agricultural expertise we have accumulated over the centuries. Not only on our own soil
At Coolpack, sustainability is paramount. We have therefore, together with over 240 other Dutch organizations, expressed our support for making sustainability the cornerstone of the
A lot of products are shipped in and out of the Netherlands every day. Whether this is fruit from the Betuwe, fish from the North
Bees are incredibly important to our biodiversity, but unfortunately they are having a very difficult time right now. Fortunately, as a company we can do
Refrigerated and conditioned transport is a business in its own right. Take pharmaceuticals. It is crucial that pharmaceutical products remain stable at temperature or are
Blood tests are, in English, bloody important. There is a lot involved here. Just take the logistics. How do you transport the blood tube from
Gel packs are leak-proof polyethylene bags filled with polymer-based cooling gel. They are used for refrigerated or conditioned transport of goods. With gel packs you
Do you ever need to transport products in cold storage? For example, medicines, vegetables/fruit, worms, insects, meat or fish? Styrofoam boxes are ideal for this
Medicine transportation requires specific handling. It is important that you send medicines conditioned from a to b. The functioning of the medicines is affected when
Vishandel Ruud Den Haan has been a real household name in Rotterdam for just under 100 years. Currently, the fourth generation of Den Haan runs
June 15 was Flag Day, or the arrival of the Hollandse Nieuwe. In the old days, fishing boats were decorated with flags in the harbor
Cooling elements are used to bring different products fresh from point A to point B. There are different types of cooling elements suitable for different
Properly refrigerated air transport of medical supplies (such as blood samples), flowers, fish and food is challenging. This is because the temperature at the point
"How can ice packs be optimally used to transport goods at the right temperature?" is a question our customers regularly ask us. In this article,
One of Coolpack's customers is a wholesaler of fresh fish near Den Helder. They came into contact with a potential customer in Las Vegas: a
One of our customers is a wholesaler in the field of medicines for animals. Before they became our customer, they used a refrigerated van to