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Compliance-Driven Cold Chain Solutions
Tailored transportation for temperature-sensitive freight, supporting shipment integrity through visibility, documentation, and defined handling processes.
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Audit-Ready Processes
Structured processes and retrievable shipment records designed to support documentation requirements.
Temperature Monitoring & Visibility
Sensor-based monitoring for in-transit visibility, with alerts to activate timely response protocols.
Secure Chain of Custody
Handling protocols and integrated controls help reinforce traceability and shipment integrity throughout the transportation lifecycle.
Cold Chain Services
Temperature-Controlled Transportation
Active temperature-control combined with sensor-based monitoring, alerts, and documented shipment visibility at defined temperature ranges including:
- Controlled Room Temperature (15 to 25°C)
- Refrigerated (2 to 8°C)
- Frozen (-15 to -25°C )
Temperature Validation (TVAL)
Designed for shipments requiring engineered, qualified transportation with documented temperature controls.
Hazardous Materials & Sensitive Freight
Temperature-controlled transportation paired with handling, documentation, and security practices required for regulated or sensitive materials.
Exclusive-Use Transport
Dedicated transportation for temperature-controlled freight from pickup to delivery, supporting product integrity, chain-of-custody requirements and customer-specific quality protocols for sensitive shipments.
Monitoring & Documentation
Visibility and documentation to support shipment performance and reporting, including monitoring and alerts, shipment records, and exception workflows.
Execution Support
Your independent Landstar agent serves as a dedicated point of contact to help plan and execute your shipment in alignment with your requirements and SOPs.
Supporting Shipment Integrity & Compliance
Quality and Validation Practices
- GDP-compliant processes
- Temperature-mapped, NIST calibrated equipment
- SOP-aligned training and execution
Monitoring and Excursion Response
- In-transit monitoring and alerts
- Defined excursion response procedures
- Temperature reporting and record retention
Security and Chain of Custody
- Securement and seal verification
- Controlled access and handling
- Defined contingency protocols
Recognized Credentials
- ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system
- Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (HMSP) holder
- Transportation Protective Services (TPS) authorized
- Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E) certified
- Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT)
Temperature Profiles
Controlled Room Temperature
15 to 25°C (59° to 77°F)
Refrigerated
2 to 8°C (35.6° to 46.4°F)
Frozen
-15 to -25°C (5 to -13°F)
Built for Complex, Temperature Sensitive Freight
Cold chain transportation designed for high-consequence shipments where visibility, control, and documentation matter.
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences: GDP-compliant healthcare logistics for vaccines, biologics, clinical trial materials, APIs, and blood products where product integrity and traceability are critical.
Medical Devices & Diagnostics: Diagnostic kits, reagents, and temperature-sensitive devices requiring stable conditions and documented handling.
Aerospace & Defense Components: Sensitive materials requiring environmental control, secure handling, and accountability across the shipment lifecycle.
Specialty Chemical and Hazardous Materials: Adhesives, coatings, and hazardous materials where temperature control and compliance requirements must work together.
Discuss Your Temperature-Controlled Shipping Needs
Connect with Landstar to evaluate your cold chain shipment requirements and determine the right approach for your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature ranges do Landstar’s cold chain services support?
Landstar supports controlled room temperature (15–25°C), refrigerated (2–8°C), and frozen (-15 to -25°C) ranges depending on the specific requirements of the shipment.
What types of products require temperature-controlled transportation?
Products that require temperature-controlled transportation are typically temperature-sensitive goods such as pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, specialty chemicals, and certain aerospace components that may be affected by temperature changes during transit.
What is temperature-controlled transportation?
Temperature-controlled transportation is the movement of temperature-sensitive products using controlled conditions, monitoring, and documented handling processes to maintain product integrity throughout shipping.
What is temperature-validated (TVAL) transportation?
Temperature-validated transportation is needed when a shipment requires documented temperature performance, continuous monitoring, and audit-ready records to support strict handling and quality requirements.
How is temperature monitored during shipment?
Temperature monitoring may include sensor-based tracking, alerts, and retained shipment records to support visibility and response workflows. Monitoring capabilities are tailored to customer-defined requirements.
What happens during a temperature excursion?
A temperature excursion is any instance in which a shipment moves outside its required temperature range during transit or storage. In cold chain logistics, even short temperature fluctuations can impact product integrity, making consistent monitoring and control critical to protecting sensitive freight.
What happens if a temperature excursion occurs during shipping?
If a temperature excursion occurs, alerting systems notify stakeholders and follow defined response workflows to assess the issue, take corrective action, and document the event.
What documentation is provided for cold chain shipments?
Cold chain shipments may include documentation such as temperature logs, calibration records, chain-of-custody documentation, and deviation reports to support visibility, compliance, shipment review and continual improvement.
Explore Related Resources
Cold Chain Logistics for Pharmaceuticals: What It Takes to Move Temperature-Controlled Freight
A look at how planning, monitoring, and equipment support temperature-sensitive shipments.
What Is a Federal Hazardous Materials Safety Permit and Why It Matters to Shippers
Overview of HMSP requirements and their role in regulated transportation.