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Surge in demand for deep freeze solutions

SATS boosts dry ice output amid rollout of Covid-19 vaccine; other firms report increased demand for ultra-low-temperature freezing solutions

Gayle Goh
Published Wed, Dec 23, 2020 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    CONCERNS have surfaced in many countries over looming shortages of dry ice needed to transport Covid-19 messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines.

    In Singapore, demand has increased for ultra-low-temperature (ULT) freezing solutions. Dry ice companies believe they can ramp up enough supply to meet the increased demand.

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