Cold Chain Logistics – CargoNova CGN
Cold Chain Logistics

Temperature-Controlled Logistics.
Precision from Origin to Delivery.

CGN Cold Chain delivers GDP-compliant temperature-controlled logistics for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biologics, food, and cosmetics — across 220+ countries with continuous monitoring and zero deviation tolerance.

+15° to +25°C Controlled Ambient Cosmetics, supplements
+2° to +8°C Refrigerated Pharma, vaccines, biologics
−20°C Frozen Plasma, frozen food
−70°C Ultra-Cold / Cryogenic mRNA vaccines, cell therapy
Custom Bespoke Ranges On-request for specialist cargo

Cold Chain That Never Breaks — at Any Point in the Journey.

From manufacturer to patient, from farm to shelf — CGN's cold chain team ensures product integrity is never compromised, at any link in the chain.

Employee working in cold chain warehouse Pharma & Life Sciences
GDP Compliant · WHO Certified · Serialisation

Pharmaceutical & Vaccine Logistics

CGN's pharmaceutical cold chain operation is built to the most demanding regulatory standards in the world. Every shipment of temperature-sensitive medicines, vaccines, and biologics is handled by our GDP-qualified team with continuous monitoring, validated packaging, and full documentation from origin to delivery.

GDP Compliant Operations
WHO Certified Packaging
Continuous IoT Monitoring
Full Serialisation Support
Deviation Alerts 24/7
End-to-End Documentation
Explore Pharma Cold Chain
Perishable fresh produce cold chain Food & Perishables
Fresh · Chilled · Frozen · HACCP

Food, Fresh Produce & Perishables Logistics

From fresh produce and chilled ready meals to frozen seafood and dairy products, CGN's food cold chain keeps your products in optimal condition from farm, factory, or port through to retailer, distributor, or end consumer — anywhere in the world.

HACCP Certified Facilities
Reefer FCL and LCL
Fresh and Frozen Storage
Import Customs Clearance
Phytosanitary Compliance
Last Mile Cold Delivery
Explore Food Cold Chain
220+
Countries Served
GDP
Pharma Compliant
24/7
Temperature Monitoring
Zero
Undetected Deviations
Worker at temperature controlled containers Cold Storage & 3PL
3PL · Warehousing · Fulfilment

Cold Storage, Warehousing & Fulfilment

CGN's multi-temperature warehousing facilities provide secure, compliant cold storage across ambient, refrigerated, frozen, and ultra-cold temperature zones. Our cold chain 3PL operation combines specialist storage with pick and pack, kitting, labelling, and full last-mile distribution for pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics businesses.

FEFO Inventory Control
Batch and Lot Tracking
Bonded Cold Storage
ERP and WMS Integration
Cold Last-Mile Delivery
Reverse Logistics Handling
Explore Cold Storage Solutions
Compliance & Certifications

Built to the World's Most Demanding Standards

CGN Cold Chain holds the certifications and operates to the regulatory frameworks required by global pharmaceutical, food safety, and trade authorities.

GDP

Good Distribution Practice

All CGN cold chain pharmaceutical operations are conducted in full compliance with EU GDP Guidelines 2013/C 343/01 and WHO Technical Report Series.

  • EU GDP 2013/C 343/01 compliant
  • WHO TRS 957 Annex 5 compliant
  • Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance
  • Validated transport lanes
HACCP

Food Safety Management

CGN food cold chain facilities operate under full HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) methodology ensuring food safety at every step.

  • HACCP certified facilities
  • ISO 22000 food safety management
  • Critical control point monitoring
  • Regular third-party audits
IATA

Air Transport Compliance

CGN's cold chain air freight operations comply fully with IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) and IATA Temperature Control Regulations (TCR).

  • IATA PCR compliant handling
  • IATA TCR validated packaging
  • CEIV Pharma aligned processes
  • Dangerous goods for cold chain
ISO 9001

Quality Management

All CGN cold chain operations are governed by ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems — ensuring consistent, auditable, and continuously improved processes.

  • ISO 9001:2015 certified
  • Documented SOPs for every process
  • Corrective action management
  • Annual management reviews
Full Cold Chain Capability

Every Cold Chain Service, In-House

CGN handles every element of the cold chain with our own qualified team — no sub-contracting at any temperature-critical point.

Cold Chain Air Freight

Temperature-controlled air cargo using active and passive validated packaging — express and deferred options on all major pharma corridors.

Reefer Road Transport

Multi-temperature reefer vehicles with real-time temperature logging for domestic and cross-border road distribution.

Reefer Ocean Freight

FCL and LCL reefer containers on all major global trade lanes — with remote monitoring and temperature reporting throughout transit.

IoT Temperature Monitoring

Continuous real-time sensor data throughout every shipment — with automatic deviation alerts, escalation protocols, and full audit trail.

Customs Clearance

Specialist cold chain customs clearance for pharmaceutical, food, and biological imports — minimising border dwell time.

Documentation & Compliance

Full batch records, certificates of conformity, temperature reports, and GDP documentation provided for every pharmaceutical shipment.

Temperature Monitoring Technology

Every Degree. Every Minute.
Every Shipment.

CGN's cold chain technology platform provides unbroken temperature visibility from collection to delivery — using IoT data loggers, real-time dashboards, and automated deviation alerts to protect your cargo around the clock.

Continuous IoT Data Logging

Real-time temperature and humidity recorded every 60 seconds throughout transit and storage.

Automatic Deviation Alerts

Instant SMS, email, and portal notification the moment temperature goes outside agreed excursion limits.

Temperature Report on Delivery

Complete temperature report provided at proof of delivery — ready for your QA team and regulatory files.

ERP and QMS Integration

Temperature data piped directly into your ERP, QMS, or track-and-trace platform via API.

Talk to Our Cold Chain Team
60s
Logging Frequency
Temperature and humidity recorded every minute
±0.1°C
Sensor Accuracy
Calibrated sensors on every shipment
24/7
Monitoring Desk
Dedicated cold chain operations centre
100%
Shipments Monitored
No shipment moves without active monitoring
<15min
Deviation Response
Escalation initiated within 15 minutes of alert
Full
Audit Trail
Complete records for regulatory submission
CGN cold chain team
Why CGN Cold Chain

When the Cargo Cannot Afford a Compromise

In temperature-controlled logistics, a single excursion can destroy an entire shipment — and in pharmaceutical cold chain, it can end a patient's treatment or trigger a regulatory investigation. CGN Cold Chain is engineered around this reality.

Our team are not generalist logistics operators. They are qualified cold chain specialists — with GDP training, validated operating procedures, and the experience to manage the most complex temperature-sensitive cargo safely across any route in the world.

  • GDP-qualified cold chain team at every touch point
  • Validated packaging solutions for every temperature range
  • No break in monitoring at any point in the journey
  • Direct escalation to senior specialist in under 15 minutes
  • Full batch records and temperature reports on every shipment
Talk to Our Cold Chain Team
CGN Cold Chain Advantage

Why Businesses Choose CGN for Cold Chain

GDP-Qualified Team

Every member of our pharmaceutical cold chain team is GDP-trained and operates to validated procedures — not general logistics practice.

Unbroken Chain of Custody

Continuous monitoring from origin to delivery — no blind spots, no gaps, and no assumed compliance at handover points.

Global Cold Chain Network

Temperature-controlled infrastructure, qualified partners, and validated lanes covering 220+ countries across all freight modes.

Regulatory-Ready Documentation

Full temperature reports, batch records, and GDP documentation delivered with every shipment — ready for regulatory files.

Ready to Move Your Temperature-Sensitive Cargo with CGN?

Speak to CGN's cold chain specialists and get a tailored solution for your pharmaceutical, food, or biological cargo — anywhere in the world.

CGN Footer
Pallets, Containers and Cargo
Business Only
Air and ocean freight, plus customs and logistics services with CGN Global Forwarding
Explore Freight Services
CGN for Your Business
Let's be shipping partners
Small start-up? Medium-sized business going international? Satisfy your business shipping needs.
Explore Our Business Offerings
Enterprise Logistics Services
Our Supply Chain division creates custom solutions for enterprise-sized organizations. The perfect fit as your outsourced logistics provider (3PL).
Explore CGN Supply Chain

Select Your Country / Region

Language and services will adjust to your selection