Climate change and global warming have imposed new logistical challenges on the so-called Cold Chain. According to a report fromGrand View ResearchThe refrigerated or frozen products market is expected to reach $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 such as food, vaccines, and hospital supplies.
This context has demanded new technological solutions, such as temperature monitoring sensors throughout the logistics chain, in order to guarantee quality control and avoid losses.
Specialist in logistics risk management,AHM Solutionpart of your work is focused on the Cold Chain. "Among the solutions we offer are sensors that enable real-time monitoring of thermal conditions during transportation and storage, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and product integrity," explains Afonso Moreira, CEO of the company.
The systems provided by AHM Solution automatically alert cargo shippers in the event of deviations from the temperature recommended by the manufacturer, enabling rapid action to avoid losses.
“In addition, the recorders provide data on performance and temperature history during all stages of the logistics chain, assisting in strategic decision-making, which can even impact changes in the transport network”, adds Moreira.
One of the activities that require strict temperature control at all times is organ or blood donation logistics. In the case of organs, transportation must occur in a thermal box that maintains temperatures between 2 and 8°C. If it falls below or above that, the item needs to be discarded – something that is not uncommon. According to astudyfrom the Ministry of Health and the Foundation for Teaching and Research in Health Sciences (Fepecs), of the 22,824 bodies available between 2014 and 2021, around 60% were not used due to a lack of adequate conditions.
In the case of blood bags, according to Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency), among10% and 20%are discarded, mainly due to conservation failures and contamination.
Last year, a new temperature indicator device received certification from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), the United States' health surveillance agency. The HemoTemp II features a irreversible temperature sensor that alerts the user when the blood bag temperature exceeds 6°C. In Brazil, this solution is represented by AHM Solution.
“Strict temperature control throughout the entire Cold Chain is not only a regulatory requirement, but a 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.
