Cold chain firms gear up for summer surge in quick-commerce

Cold chain logistics companies focused on quick commerce are stepping up capacity and operational changes as large parts of the country heads into a hotter-than-normal summer, with demand for frozen desserts and temperature-sensitive products expected to rise sharply.

Refrigerated logistics firm Bobba Logistics is testing pre-conditioned cooling vests and mini refrigerated backpacks for delivery personnel to maintain temperature during last-mile delivery. The company is also deploying on-demand flash-freezing chambers to rapidly condition small stock-keeping units so that they can move faster through quick commerce fulfillment systems.