Active and Passive Packaging

Active and Passive Packaging

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Choosing the right packaging option to maintain the required temperature of the shipment is a vital part of the supply chain movement. Active containers have electrically controlled cooling and heating systems or cooling with dry ice. Passive containers are insulated boxes or containers with no active temperature control. The risk profile of the product will usually determine the nature of the packaging chosen. Our experts can guide you through the process of choosing what is best for your shipments.

ACTIVE

Active containers can hold specific temperature ranges without significant deviations and they are generally rented. Temperature sensitive alarms will provide peace of mind as if any fluctuation occurs, standby units are immediately triggered.

Active shipping containers are usually leased and feature advanced temperature controls that are often powered by electricity and/or battery. They are considered to be more secure than passive systems, as the units lock and are never opened during transport.

Active containers may have a heating and/or cooling systems built in, and can work using dry ice as a coolant to maintain a specific set temperature.