Running on Ice: Cold chain gets a new option for IoT devices 

All thawed out

Internet of Things (IoT) devices have become wildly popular in the cold chain. They can give shippers, carriers and honestly everyone else much-needed insight into what happens during a shipment. What happens on the road? Is the reefer running continuously? Were there any disturbances on the road that could have damaged the product?

SmartSense by Digi has announced its new product, SmartSense Voyage, which provides real-time visibility, control and tracking of moving assets throughout the entire supply chain. The T1 sensor is an ultracompact, durable, GPS-enabled, global cellular network device designed for temperature accuracy and dependable connectivity, and it is easily reusable technology made from recyclable materials.

“Customers trust SmartSense to meticulously track stationary assets and support their

compliance efforts across tens of thousands of sites. And now we are bringing that same

reliability and capability to the dynamic challenges of moving assets,” said Guy Yehiav,

president of SmartSense by Digi. “With SmartSense VOYAGE, businesses can confidently

monitor shipments in transit, ensuring products arrive in optimal condition, bolstering supply

chain efficiency and customer trust.”

Temperature checks 

A story from across the pond is impressive cold chain news. ISD Solutions has completed construction of the U.K.’s tallest freezer warehouse. The warehouse has 101,000 pallet positions and is 45.7 meters, or 155 feet, tall – just over 15 stories. The facility also has 20 loading docks with inner dock freezer rapid-action doors that help control humidity during loading and unloading of trailers.

Jason Denning, ISD director of industrial and commercial projects, said in a Food Manufacturer article, “We know that the

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