- In May 2025, researchers explored how predictive analytics can streamline cross-border logistics within the cold chain, highlighting the growing sophistication of software components.
- In May 2025, the "Cold Chain Logistics Market Outlook to 2029" report indicated that the APAC region leads the market, fueled by strong economic growth, urbanization, and demand for perishable goods, driving the need for robust monitoring components.
- In April 2025, Tower Cold Chain announced a live tracking feature to support its advanced passive temperature-controlled containers, utilizing systems created by ELPRO to provide clients with near real-time visibility into their shipments.
- In January 2025, a "Cold Chain Tracking and Monitoring Market Report" forecasted that the installed base of active remote tracking systems for refrigerated cargo carrying units would reach 4.5 million units by 2028, reflecting widespread adoption of real-time hardware components.
- In January 2025, JimiIoT introduced the LL303 tracker, an IoT-enabled cold chain management solution offering solar-powered operation, GNSS-based location tracking, and real-time temperature monitoring, showcasing innovation in compact, energy-efficient hardware.
- In December 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) released updated guidelines for manufacturers of temperature monitoring devices under its PQS system, aiming to ensure performance, quality, and safety for cold chain equipment components.
- In November 2024, Gather AI implemented system intelligence for automated inventory counting in cold storage and freezer inventory at a fresh food warehouse, utilizing drones with computer vision to automate monitoring in controlled temperature zones.
- In September 2024, ELPRO launched elproPREDICT, an advanced real-time predictive analytics solution, integrating data from its real-time monitoring devices to provide actionable insights for proactive risk mitigation in cold chain logistics.
- In September 2024, United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) acquired Frigo-Trans, a German logistics company, signaling increased investment and consolidation in cold chain capabilities that will drive demand for advanced monitoring solutions.
- In February 2024, Sensitech launched the TempTale GEO X, a GxP-compliant IoT solution designed to monitor temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals during global transportation, highlighting advancements in specialized monitoring hardware.
- In August 2023, Emergent Cold Latin America acquired the cold storage business of Frigorifico Modelo in Montevideo, Uruguay, with plans for immediate expansion, signifying continued investment in infrastructure that requires robust monitoring components.
- In May 2023, Tridentify introduced an advanced real-time cold chain monitoring system, aiming to transform how companies oversee operations by offering a comprehensive real-time view of product stability and shelf life, particularly for pharmaceuticals.
