Pharmaceutical cold chain logistics place high demands on the professionalism of service providers and the ability to maintain constant temperature control. Tailored for medical institutions and pharmaceutical companies, it offers B2B services. Due to the high professional barriers of the medical industry and its direct impact on life and health, pharmaceutical cold chain logistics is a more vertical and segmented field. It exhibits characteristics of customized services, requiring strict adherence to clients' specific needs regarding temperature, humidity, and transportation time. It can be said that pharmaceutical logistics, especially pharmaceutical cold chain logistics, is subject to more stringent regulations compared to fresh food cold chains.

The services of pharmaceutical cold chain logistics cover various temperature requirements. For instance, most medications need to be transported at 2°C to 8°C; plasma and certain biological agents require temperatures between -18°C and -30°C; frozen red blood cells and some special medications must be kept below -80°C; while viruses and frozen human tissues and organs demand even lower temperatures.

It is worth emphasizing that maintaining a constant temperature is strictly enforced in pharmaceutical cold chains. For example, some medications are specified to be transported within 2°C to 8°C, but in practice, the temperature inside the cooler box must be maintained within 4±1°C. This not only tests the service provider's temperature control technology but also requires excellent time management and third-party logistics coordination capabilities. Additionally, there are strict requirements for the cleanliness, safety, and punctuality of cold chain equipment.