KOOLIQ FAQ's
Get answers on pharma logistics, cold chain shipping, and temperature-controlled packaging. Learn how KOOLIQ® enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and supports sustainability.
Understanding Cold Chain Logistics & Pharma Logistics
What is cold chain logistics?
Cold chain logistics refers to the specialised process of transporting and storing temperature-sensitive products, such as pharmaceuticals, biologics, and vaccines. It ensures products remain at a specific temperature range throughout transportation, storage, and distribution to maintain their integrity and effectiveness.
What is pharma logistics?
Pharma logistics is a specialised branch of cold chain logistics that focuses on the transportation, storage, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. Since many medicines, vaccines, and biologics are temperature-sensitive, cold chain solutions are critical in ensuring they remain safe, effective, and compliant with industry regulations.
What is the cold chain logistics market?
The cold chain logistics market includes all industries involved in temperature-controlled transportation, storage, and distribution. It is essential for sectors such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences, biotechnology, clinical trials, food, and perishable goods, where maintaining strict temperature conditions is critical for product integrity.
KOOLIQ and Its Impact on Cold Chain Shipping
What is KOOLIQ?
KOOLIQ® is a next-generation temperature-controlled packaging solution designed for pharmaceutical logistics. It provides high thermal performance, excellent payload efficiency, and a reusable design to reduce costs and environmental impact in cold chain transportation.
What sizes are KOOLIQ® shippers available in?
KOOLIQ® and KOOLIQ® XD come in 5 standard internal payload sizes ; 5L, 12L, 30L, 60L and 90L. These are cubic in nature for maximum thermal performance.
Unlike others the KOOLIQ® and KOOLIQ®XD have both the same inner payload sizes and outer system dimensions, simplifying your warehouse and logistics processes.
See our size chart when available.
How does KOOLIQ impact 3PL providers?
For third-party logistics (3PL) providers handling cold chain shipping, KOOLIQ improves efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings.
- Lower Total Cost – With a reusable system and in-line requalification, KOOLIQ reduces reliance on external refurbishment services.
- Simplified Operations – KOOLIQ shippers have identical external dimensions across performance levels, making warehouse management and palletisation easier.
What duration of thermal protection will KOOLIQ achieve?
KOOLIQ® has two performance variants both of which are qualified to maintain the target temperature range against the challenging ISTA 7D hot and cold thermal stress profiles. The standard KOOLIQ® is qualified for +48hrs protection whilst the KOOLIQ® XD variant is qualified for +96hrs, both with minimal payload.
ColdChain Solutions & KOOLIQ's Performance
How long does KOOLIQ maintain temperature stability?
KOOLIQ provides very competitive cold chain transportation protection for up to:
- +48 hours for standard shipments
- +120 hours with KOOLIQ XD for extended durations
What temperature range does KOOLIQ support?
KOOLIQ is designed to maintain precise temperature control across various
pharmaceutical shipping needs, ensuring compliance with ISTA 7D standards:
- +15°c to +25°c (Controlled Room Temperature)
- +2°c to +8°c (Refrigerated)
- -25°c to -15°c (Frozen)
If you have a temperature range requirement outside of these ranges we can discuss options for bespoke performance qualification and PCM selection.
How does real world performance compare to ISTA 7D?
In practical real world use durations would be considerably longer when the thermal stress on your shipments is less than the ISTA 7D average of 30.5°c with peaks of 35°C.
Qualification documentation for specific KOOLIQ® systems can be made available on request.
Can KOOLIQ be customised for specific pharma logistics needs?
KOOLIQ® and KOOLIQ® XD come in 5 standard internal payload sizes; 5L, 12L, 30L, 60L and 90L. These are cubic in nature for maximum thermal performance.
If you have requirements for bespoke sizes, we can consider design and qualification to meet those needs. KOOLIQ® is designed with flexibility in mind with many components easily scalable to meet your specific needs.
Sustainability & Reusability in Cold Chain Packaging
Can I reuse my KOOLIQ shippers?
Yes, KOOLIQ® shippers are designed for multiple uses. Many components have an extended shelf life of 5 years. As a system we recommend up to three years of use, subject to a simple inspection process between uses.
We recommend replacing the outer carton and inner payload box between each use. These are paper based, affordable, and therefore easily recycled. User guides including inspection and cleaning processes are provided with purchase.
Do you provide support for re-using KOOLIQ® shippers?
KOOLIQ® is designed with simplicity of re-use in mind. We provide user guides and support in developing specific operating procedures for product cleaning, inspection and reusing for either you or your logistics provider to follow.
We support in-line refurbishment programs with your logistics partners, eliminating the need for additional empty product shipments to specialised service centres.
Can KOOLIQ be disposed of responsibly at the end of its lifecycle?
Yes, many of the components can easily be recycled at the end of the systems working life into appropriate waste streams. We have avoided as much as possible the use of composite materials with this in mind.
We can provide specific instructions on end of life in our user guides.
Ordering, Customisation & Support
Where can you supply KOOLIQ systems?
KOOLIQ systems are manufactured in the UK but can be supplied globally.
KOOLIQ is reusable and can therefore be economically deployed in any market.
Where can I purchase KOOLIQ cold chain solutions?
KOOLIQ is available directly through Engineered Foam Products. Contact our sales team to discuss your requirements and find the best cold chain packaging solution for your needs.
Call: 01604 596800
Email: info@kooliq.com
Can I buy KOOLIQ online?
Yes, you will be able to buy KOOLIQ systems from our website when available
shortly.
For larger quantities of 10 or more systems or if a need for regular JIT supply
please contact our sales team on 01604 596800.
Does KOOLIQ offer co-branding options?
Yes! We offer custom branding and co-branding options for logistics providers, 3PL partners, and pharmaceutical manufacturers who want to integrate KOOLIQ into their cold chain operations with their own branding.
How can I learn more about KOOLIQ?
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