Ember, known for keeping coffee hot, builds a shipping box to keep vaccines cold

When COVID-19 vaccines arrived in 2020, humanity had engineered a modern miracle. But there was a catch: We quickly learned that the Pfizer vaccine had to be shipped at ultra-cold temperatures, as low as -130°F.

For most Americans, it was our first introduction to the logistical pains behind the “cold chain,” the chilly side of our supply chain–full of temperature-sensitive products ranging from frozen shrimp to insulin—a market expected to exceed $580 billion by 2030.

Now Ember, the company you might know from its battery-powered mugs that keep your coffee the perfect temperature, is making a big play on the cold supply chain. It’s developed the Ember Cube, what it claims to be the world’s first refrigerated, cloud-trackable shipping box. Despite being no heavier than a cardboard alternative loaded with freeze packs, the high-tech Cube is capable of keeping its cargo at 41°F degrees for up to 72 hours, even in desert conditions. It’s also built to be super durable—estimated to offer a decade of use.

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