Abstract: A method of providing an insulating carton (40) for use in a cubic cold-chain container, the insulating carton (40) being formed of four lateral insulating panels (44) about an axis, together with a base (46) insulating panel arranged orthogonally to the axis, with each insulating panel having four edges, with respective adjacent panel edges mutually abutting, the carton (40) having side walls with mutually orthogonal first and second parallel edges of first and second lengths (LI & L2) with the side panels extending a depth (D) to the base, the panels having a thickness (T); wherein the method comprises the VIP steps of: selecting a cubic former (50) for the insulating carton, having external dimensions in correspondence with the dimensions of an interior cavity of the insulating carton; placing the panels about the former (50), whereby an inside face of each panel is directed towards a corresponding outside face of the former and an external face of each panel is directed away from the axis; applying ad

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and the storage of thermally labile goods such as pharmaceuticals, and to a container system and apparatus (40) employing a total loss evaporation agent such as dry ice. In particular, but not necessarily restricted thereto, the present invention relates to a container system and apparatus (40) for the transportation and the temperature controlled storage of ultra-low temperature, low volume, high value goods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and storage of goods and, in particular, to a box or box-like transport container formed of corrugated board or laminated board that can provide a high degree of thermal insulation. More particularly, the present invention relates to board for the use in such storage containers formed from such board that comprise a box or box-like container, being a hand-held container or a pallet shipper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and storage of goods, to a modular container for shipping and handling cargo and to a storage system therefor, and to such a container that may be easily assembled or disassembled. In particular, but not necessarily restricted thereto, the present invention relates to a system for the transportation and storage of palletized goods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and storage of goods and to temperature control systems for such, commonly referred to as cold chain systems or distribution. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system, apparatus and a method for a wet cold chain distribution system. There is a growing concern with the over-use of plastics in the packaging industry and the present invention seeks to provide a wet distribution box having being formed from a cardboard blank. The present invention seeks to provide a solution to the problems addressed above. The present invention also seeks to provide a temperature controlled transport/storage assembly that can be made from cardboard and recycled materials and be further re-used or recycled in due course.

Abstract: The present invention relates to temperature control packages, such as coolant packages that are used to maintain a product within a narrow temperature range, a method of making the same and a system. In particular, the present invention relates to temperature control elements and temperature control packages which can be readily manufactured from natural materials and be capable of being readily recycled. Phase Change Material (PCM) technology allows one to configure, vis-a-vis logistics, a mixture of PCM components, to maintain an insulated box or container over a prescribed period—typically from 12-120 hours—within a prescribed temperature range taking into account, the volume and weight of the particular good being transported, the nature of the container, the season, the climate likely to be encountered, the anticipated route (air/sea/land) container configuration and hemisphere.

Abstract: An insulating transport/storage container for transporting/storing temperature sensitive materials, with a generally tubular wall element defining a load volume between first and second apertures at either end thereof, the tubular wall element having an axis. First and second closures operate to close first and second apertures and fastening means operable to secure said first and second closures. The tubular wall element comprises a multiple-layer winding of single-sided corrugated sheet, with the layers coupled together whereby to define a high level of thermal resistance.

Abstract: An insulating transport/storage container for transporting/storing temperature sensitive materials, with a generally tubular wall element defining a load volume between first and second apertures at either end thereof, the tubular wall element having an axis. First and second closures operate to close first and second apertures and fastening means operable to secure said first and second closures. The tubular wall element comprises a multiple-layer winding of single-sided corrugated sheet, with the layers coupled together whereby to define a high level of thermal resistance; and, wherein, upon securement by way of the fastening means, the closures are brought together with respect to the tubular wall element at the ends thereof about mutually contacting areas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and storage of goods and to a transport and storage system and, in particular, a system for the transportation and storage of goods such as palletized goods and self-standing goods. The present invention seeks to provide a system that can enable goods to be securely and reliably horizontally, vertically and offset stacked, despite different sizes of goods and support members therefor, such as pallets, whereby wasted volumes arising from the presence of irregular loads, pallets or pallets of different levels or different load ratings in storage and transport can be minimized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and storage of goods and to a transport and storage system and in particular, but not necessarily restricted thereto, a system for the transportation and storage of goods such as palletised goods and self-standing goods. The present invention seeks to provide a system that can enable goods to be securely and reliably horizontally, vertically and offset stacked, despite different sizes of goods and support members therefor, such as pallets, whereby wasted volumes arising from the presence of irregular loads, pallets or pallets of different levels or different load ratings in storage and transport can be minimized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport container which provides mechanical and thermal stability for a load and which container is fabricated as the container is loaded. In particular, the present invention relates to a container which can be readily transported on aircraft, such as an aircraft container. In the field of logistics, that is the field of movement and supply of produce and materials, in particular in the transport of intermediate and finished products, containers have been developed which safely protect from physical damage a wide variety of product. Food and pharmaceutical products not only need protection from physical shock and pressures but also require temperature stability during transportation; otherwise goods can be damaged and be unusable, whether such damage is apparent or not.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and storage of goods and to a transport and storage system and, in particular, a system for the transportation and storage of goods such as palletized goods and self-standing goods. The present invention seeks to provide a system that can enable goods to be securely and reliably horizontally, vertically and offset stacked, despite different sizes of goods and support members therefor, such as pallets, whereby wasted volumes arising from the presence of irregular loads, pallets or pallets of different levels or different load ratings in storage and transport can be minimized.

Abstract: A temperature control system for a cargo container, including a foldable sleeve having first and second major planes and at least one temperature control pack, the sleeve being attached prior to first use to a major plane of an inside wall of the container operable to retain a temperature control pack within, to maintain a temperature of an atmosphere within the container when closed by virtue of heat transfer with the atmosphere of the container; and to prevent contact with any product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a temperature control system for cartons, such as transport cartons which are employed to transport goods in aircraft, and to cartons fitted with the same. Food and pharmaceutical products require temperature stability during transportation; otherwise goods can be damaged and be unusable, whether such damage is apparent or not. Goods can be transported in tropical heat, packaged and may be left on runways at extreme temperatures and then placed within a hold where low pressures and low temperatures exist during flight. The invention seeks to provide a simple to fabricate temperature control system for a carton which can retain goods reliably at a specified temperature. The invention also provides a powered monitor system is provided whereby to ensure that extreme temperature excursions in transport can be provided by a simple to use container insert.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport container which provides mechanical and thermal stability for a load and which container is fabricated as the container is loaded. In particular, the present invention relates to a temperature control system for a container which can be readily transported on aircraft, such as an aircraft container. In the field of logistics, that is the field of movement and supply of produce and materials, in particular in the transport of intermediate and finished products, containers have been developed which safely protect from physical damage a wide variety of product. Food and pharmaceutical products not only need protection from physical shock and pressures but also require temperature stability during transportation; otherwise goods can be damaged and be unusable, whether such damage is apparent or not.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport container which provides mechanical and thermal stability for a load and which container is fabricated as the container is loaded. In particular, the present invention relates to a container which can be readily transported on aircraft, such as an aircraft container. In the field of logistics, that is the field of movement and supply of produce and materials, in particular in the transport of intermediate and finished products, containers have been developed which safely protect from physical damage a wide variety of product. Food and pharmaceutical products not only need protection from physical shock and pressures but also require temperature stability during transportation; otherwise goods can be damaged and be unusable, whether such damage is apparent or not.

Abstract: A transport container is provided that includes a rigid liner collapsible in a direction transecting a vertical axis of the container, such that the container is configurable between a non-collapsed state configured to hold transportable contents therein, and at least partially collapsed state configured for compact storage of the container when empty an elastic insulation means configured to surround the liner, and one of more rigid insulating plugs configured for insertion inside the liner when the container is in its non-collapsed state. Such a transport container is easy to store when empty, can be composed of materials that can be recycled, and may have components that are easy to manufacture and to assemble. The container may possess a space efficient outer shape when full of transportable products, so that the number of containers that can be transported per given transit space may be maximized.

Abstract: A transport container comprises:

Abstract: A transport container comprises an insulating block. A plurality of layers of flexible insulating foam material form sides of the container and are mounted on the block which closes one end of the container. A pressure envelope applies pressure around the exterior of the sides and the block.

Abstract: A transport container comprising a plurality of layers (4) of flexible insulating material, an envelope (2) containing said layers (4) and shrunk against said layers (4), and a latent cavity (14) within the layers of flexible insulating material and openable to receive a product (16) to be transported in the transport container.