Japan-based Innovation Thru Energy Co., Ltd. (ITE) has launched its IceBattery rail and land cold chain technology in India.
The IceBattery system is based on thermal energy storage using ice-based phase change material (PCM) technology. It enables stable temperature control for perishable and sensitive cargo during rail and road transport without continuous power supply or diesel-powered refrigeration, reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The system is designed to maintain temperature stability during transit delays or power interruptions, strengthening cold chain reliability.
Conventional cold chain logistics face challenges such as high diesel costs, compressor failures, temperature fluctuations, heat discharge from compressors, and elevated CO2 emissions.
According to the company, IceBattery solutions can be integrated with renewable energy sources. The system can be deployed across multimodal platforms, including 40 ft rail containers, 32 ft and 20 ft trucks, and portable cold storage units.
ITE has also signed a memorandum of understanding with Kalyani Cast Tech for domestic manufacturing of IceBattery-enabled containers in India.
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