Abstract: A dynamic packing system places one or more perishable items into a shipping container and dispenses thermal control components therein. There is a data processor and a database including one or more order data set each defined at least by an itemized list of purchased perishable items and an order shipment destination address. A network interface is connected to the data processor, and weather data is retrieved over the network interface from a remote source. A dispenser controlled by the data processor positions a specific amount of a thermal control component in the shipping container. The specific amount is based upon an evaluation of one or more temperature values corresponding to the weather data along a transport route of the shipping container.

Abstract: A fresh food shipping Vessel is described. The food shipping Vessel includes an outer protective shell, an internal insulation cage with a closing lid and a plurality of drawers. The drawers and other components are specifically designed to provide for conductive and/or convective properties within the Vessel to assist in maintaining food items at a desired temperature. Further, the food containers and ice packs are also designed to assist in the conductive and/or convective properties of the food shipping Vessel, thereby allowing for shipment of fresh food products for extended periods of time.