Cold Storage Japan declares a new future for the cold chain which we call Coldgrid
Coldgrid is a distributed cold chain infrastructure built on cooling technology,
direct logistics, and temperature and traceability data.
Through Coldgrid, reliable cold logistics can reach places where traditional infrastructure has never existed.
It preserves food quality.
It enables safe transport of medicines and vaccines.
It strengthens supply systems in times of disaster.
Through Coldgrid, cold chains become more flexible, more accessible, and more resilient.
Cold Storage Japan will connect cold chains across the world.
And by redesigning the cold chain, we will make the world a better place.
Make it a better place by Coldgrid.

By implementing RFID technology and connecting to a WMS (warehouse management system), it is now possible to manage all owned containers and control their inventories at the same time.
The installation of the IO CUBE at production areas also allow producers to sell directly to the consumer. This drastically shortens the lead time involved in distribution and helps offer better quality products. Shipping of products to areas previously without a distribution network is made possible and this aids in resolving inter-regional discrepancies.

Remote monitoring and control of conditions inside the containers is enabled through linking with all the different sensors (temperature, humidity, air concentration).
Through these control functions, it is now possible to ripen products and increase its added-value, as is commonly done within plant factories and warehouses. The security management of goods can be further reinforced by installing cameras and GPS.

We have made it possible to effectively install freshness preservation devices at low costs through the use of containers. Preserving the freshness of products lead to longer product life, which in turn reduces loss through food waste.
It is also possible to after-ripen and defrost products within the containers by using the installed freshness preservation devices, and this keeps the quality of the products much higher for a longer period of time.