Cold Chain Technologies Launches First Joint Innovation with Tower: The Tower Elite Pallet Shipper
Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has introduced a new benchmark in life science logistics with the launch of the CCT Tower Elite, a reusable, universal temperature-controlled pallet shipper designed to meet the demanding needs of pharmaceutical supply chains across the globe.
This marks CCT’s first product innovation since acquiring Tower Cold Chain in 2024, and blends both companies’ deep expertise in temperature-controlled solutions. The result: a cutting-edge 1600L shipper that delivers efficiency, performance, and sustainability in a single, versatile platform.
Versatility Meets Performance in Pharma Shipping
Unveiled at LogiPharma 2025, the CCT Tower Elite is compatible with both Euro and US pallets, and is engineered to support pharmaceutical manufacturers, 3PLs, and airlines handling large consignments requiring stringent temperature control.
Among its standout features is its market-leading lightweight design, which delivers cost-effective and easy handling without sacrificing thermal performance or durability. It is currently the lightest option of its kind in the temperature-controlled shipping category.
“The CCT Tower Elite represents the culmination of our commitment to providing flexible, reliable, and sustainable solutions for the global pharmaceutical supply chain,” said Ranjeet Banerjee, CEO of Cold Chain Technologies.
“We’re proud to offer a solution that exceeds industry expectations and ensures the safe transport of temperature-sensitive products worldwide.”
Long-Lasting Precision Without External Power
The shipper supports four distinct temperature ranges — <-60°C (dry ice), -20°C, +5°C, and +20°C — and is capable of maintaining temperature integrity for over 120 hours without any need for external power sources or manual intervention.
Temperature stability is achieved using phase change material (PCM) plates or dry ice, which can be configured according to each shipment’s unique requirements.
Built for the Future of Pharma Logistics
Part of CCT and Tower’s “Let’s Go Further” campaign, the Tower Elite reflects a shift toward universal availability, intelligent design, and enhanced operational visibility across global cold chains.
At one-quarter the footprint of a standard PMC, the unit has been designed for intuitive logistics: double-door access for efficient loading, a class-leading volumetric weight, and compatibility with automated cargo handling systems.
“The Tower Elite has been built to be truly universal — from its temperature range and global availability to the wide variety of cargo applications it supports,” said Martin Hawes, Global Head of Product Life Cycle at Tower Cold Chain.
“By combining Tower’s innovation with CCT’s logistics legacy, we’re helping our customers move further, smarter, and with confidence.”
As pharmaceutical demand continues to rise — especially for biologics, vaccines, and temperature-sensitive therapeutics — the CCT Tower Elite positions itself as a trusted, reusable solution for logistics providers looking to optimize cost, performance, and compliance on a global scale.