Climate change and global warming have imposed new logistical challenges on the so-called Cold Chain. According to a report from theGrand View Research, the market for refrigerated or frozen products is expected to reach US$ 892,27 billion by 2030, growing at an annual rate of 19,2% from 2025. At the same time, extreme temperature fluctuations can compromise the integrity of sensitive items, like food, vaccines and hospital supplies
This context has demanded new technological solutions, as temperature monitoring sensors throughout the logistics chain, in order to ensure quality control and avoid losses
Logistics risk management specialist, aAHM Solutionhas part of its operations focused on the Cold Chain. Among the solutions we offer are sensors that allow real-time monitoring of thermal conditions during transport and storage, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and product integrity, explain Afonso Moreira, CEO of the company
The systems provided by AHM Solution automatically alert shippers of the cargo in case of deviations from the temperature recommended by the manufacturer, enabling quick actions to prevent losses
"Furthermore, the recorders provide data on performance and temperature history throughout all stages of the logistics chain, assisting in strategic decision-making, that can even impact changes in the transport network, complete Moreira
One of the activities that requires strict temperature control at all times is the logistics of organ or blood donation. In the case of organs, transport must occur in a thermal box that maintains temperatures between 2 and 8°C. If it is below or above that, the item needs to be discarded – something that is not uncommon. According to astudyof the Ministry of Health and the Foundation for Teaching and Research in Health Sciences (Fepecs), two twenty-two.824 organs available between 2014 and 2021, about 60% were not utilized due to lack of adequate conditions
In the case of blood bags, according to Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency), between10% and 20%are discarded, mainly due to conservation failures and contamination
Last year, a new temperature indicator device has received FDA (Food and Drug Administration) certification, United States Food and Drug Administration. The HemoTemp II features an irreversible temperature sensor that alerts the user when the temperature of the blood bag exceeds 6°C. In Brazil, this solution is represented by AHM Solution
The strict control of temperature throughout the Cold Chain is not just a regulatory requirement, but another vital necessity to preserve lives and avoid waste. In times of global warming, the use of advanced technologies becomes essential to ensure the efficiency and sustainability of these operations, says the CEO of AHM Solution
