# Insights that move the cold chain forward

Explore product updates, industry thinking, and research from the Artyc team.

[Now Available  
Chain Reaction 2025](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yhHMsoepnTVk_0cz6q8ZzlIk4U0YsTO2/view)

## The year the cold chain was asked to prove itself

In 2025, the cold chain crossed a threshold. The question shifted from "can you maintain temperature?" to "can you prove you maintained control?"

Three forces converged. Regulation caught up. Therapies got harder to ship. And failures became visible.

This report maps what changed, where systems are breaking, what the leading organizations are building, and a practical readiness framework for operators entering 2026.

[View the full report](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yhHMsoepnTVk_0cz6q8ZzlIk4U0YsTO2/view)

Industry Insights  
The cost of dry ice in medical courier operations  
Dry ice dominates medical courier logistics, but safety liabilities, supply fragility, and hidden costs add up fast.](https://www.shipartyc.com/resources/blog/the-cost-of-dry-ice-in-medical-courier-operations)   
Industry Insights  
Why most cold chain failures happen between handoffs  
Temperature excursions cluster at transfer points, not during transit. Learn why handoffs are the hidden vulnerability in cold chain operations.](https://www.shipartyc.com/resources/blog/why-most-cold-chain-failures-happen-between-handoffs)   
Industry Insights  
The gap between compliance and control in cold logistics  
Many organizations are compliant with cold chain requirements but lack actual control. Learn what separates documentation from reliability.](https://www.shipartyc.com/resources/blog/the-gap-between-compliance-and-control-in-cold-logistics)   
Industry Insights  
Why cold chain success isn't just about holding temperature anymore  
The definition of cold chain success is shifting from temperature control to system reliability. Learn what that means for pharma and healthcare operations.](https://www.shipartyc.com/resources/blog/why-cold-chain-success-isn-t-just-about-holding-temperature-anymore)   
Case Study  
Everyday routes, extraordinary control  
How Package Express tested a new way of cold chain operations across the Texas heat.](https://www.shipartyc.com/resources/blog/how-package-express-achieved-99-cold-chain-reliability-in-texas-heat)   
Chilling with Artyc  
Why the Truck Never Goes Back Empty  
Lessons on cold chain, customers, and consistency from Caroline Viger U’u](https://www.shipartyc.com/resources/blog/why-the-truck-never-goes-back-empty)   
Field Notes  
Testing Under the Pacific Northwest Heat  
Comparing Artyc's Medstow Micro and external probes in a 45-hour field trial.](https://www.shipartyc.com/resources/blog/testing-under-the-pacific-northwest-heat)   
Field Notes  
Precision in Motion  
How Artyc's Medstow 5L-I redefined long-distance transport.](https://www.shipartyc.com/resources/blog/precision-in-motion)   
Newsletter  
Cool Currents Vol. 7  
In our latest edition, we’re talking the launch of our latest product, fresh takes from recent conferences, and big moves in healthcare logistics.](https://www.shipartyc.com/resources/blog/cool-currents-vol-7)

## Behind the scenes with Optimal Research Sites

In this short video, Roy shares how the Medstow 5L-Intercampus fits into his everyday workflow, simplifies reporting, and keeps patients safe.