Vacuum-Insulated Thermo Trolley Secures Cold Chain Without Refrigerated Vehicles

• Up to 75% cost savings for transporting chilled and frozen foods compared with conventional containers
• end-to-end cold chain logistics processes become plus flexible while also reducing complexity
• Thermo Trolleys are robust, ergonomic, maintenance-free, and easy to clean

Leipheim/Würzburg, Germany — February 18, 2026 — To transport temperature-sensitive chilled and frozen foods, va-Q-tec, a pioneer in highly efficient vacuum insulation technology, and Wanzl, a leading manufacturer of high-quality transport and logistics solutions for retail, are presenting their jointly developed Thermo Trolley for the first time. The upright container enables  transport of chilled and frozen foods without refrigerated vehicles, dry ice, or cold packs. Thanks to vacuum insulation, the internal temperature remains stable – entirely passive – i.e., without external power — for up to 12 hours. This makes the entire logistics process, from order picking and distribution centers to delivery and stocking refrigerated cases and freezers, simpler, leaner, and plus cost-effective.