Geotab Unveils Advanced Cold Chain Solution with New Hardware and Enhanced Software

New hardware and advanced software features provide visibility and control for temperature-sensitive logistics, addressing significant supply chain losses

London, United Kingdom – JULY 30th, 2025 – With an estimated 526 million tonnes of food production lost globally each year due to lack of effective refrigeration, tackling waste within the temperature-controlled supply chain is critical. Geotab Inc. ("Geotab") and its affiliates, a global leader in connected vehicle and asset solutions, today announced a significant upgrade to its Cold Chain solution, featuring new hardware and enhanced software capabilities designed to provide businesses with more visibility, control, and compliance assurance for their temperature-sensitive shipments. 

Geotab's enhanced Cold Chain solution addresses the evolving market need -- driven by stricter regulations and higher customer expectations -- for more comprehensive, simple, and granular temperature monitoring. The relaunch introduces the advanced IOX-COLD (in-cabin) and IOX-COLD RUGGED (IP67-rated for external mounting) hardware devices. These devices offer deeper, direct integration with refrigeration units from major OEMs, simplifying installation, improving data accuracy, and reducing potential points of failure compared to solutions requiring multiple sensors. 

Complementing the new hardware are several changes within the MyGeotab platform to further streamline processes:

• Near Real-Time Monitoring: Gain an up-to-the-minute view of cargo conditions for proactive decision-making. 
• Multi-Zone Temperature Support: Ensure the integrity of multi-temperature loads with monitoring for each zone directly from the refrigeration unit -- often eliminating the need for extra sensors.
• Advanced Alerts & Remote Commands: Set custom temperature alerts and utilise remote command capabilities (for supported units) to take immediate corrective action. 
• Dynamic Historical Data: Analyse past shipment performance through interactive graphs, grids, and maps to identify trends and optimise logistics
• Improved Installation Process: An updated MyInstall tool streamlines the configuration and verification process.

"Each year, hundreds of millions of tonnes of food production are lost globally due to insufficient refrigeration—a staggering statistic that underscores the real-world consequences of gaps in cold chain visibility" said Edward Kulperger, Vice President EMEA at Geotab. “With our enhanced Cold Chain solution, we’re not just offering better tools—we're empowering businesses with the insight and control they need to reduce waste, protect temperature-sensitive goods, meet growing compliance demands, and ultimately build a more resilient and sustainable supply chain. It's about delivering confidence in every shipment, from dispatch to delivery.”

The integrated hardware and software solution supports businesses across various sectors, including food and beverage, to mitigate the risks of spoilage, help meet regulatory compliance, protect brand reputation, and gain peace of mind. 

The enhanced Geotab Cold Chain solution is currently available via a beta programme, with general availability planned for across EMEA in Q3 2025.