30 October 2026
In May 2026, a shipment containing three months’ worth of treatment for a young girl with a rare disease, the only patient affected by this condition on the island of Mayotte, was transported from mainland France in an EMBALL’ISO VYPE insulated shipper. The shipment was worth several hundred thousand euros. Throughout 73 hours in transit (3 days), the internal temperature remained stable at around 5°C, well within the required 2–8°C range. The treatment was delivered with the cold chain intact.
| Indicador | Valor |
|---|---|
| Rota de transporte | França metropolitana → Mayotte |
| Período de monitoramento | 18 a 21 de maio de 2026 |
| Embalagem utilizada | VYPE (EMBALL’ISO) |
| Tempo de trânsito | 73 horas (3 dias) |
| Temperatura interna | Aproximadamente 5 °C, estável |
| Faixa de temperatura exigida | 2–8 °C |
| Conteúdo | Três meses de tratamento em um único envio |
| Valor da remessa | Várias centenas de milhares de euros |
The context: a single patient
Some rare diseases affect only a handful of patients. In Mayotte, a young girl is the only person on the island living with this condition. Her temperature-sensitive treatment must be kept between 2°C and 8°C from dispatch to delivery.
The shipment contained three months’ worth of treatment in a single consignment. Any cold chain failure would have rendered the product unusable and interrupted her treatment, with no local stock available to make up for the loss.
The context: a single patient
High-value shipment: Several hundred thousand euros’ worth of product.
Direct human impact: A single patient whose continuity of treatment depends on this shipment.
Remote destination: A journey of more than 70 hours to an island, with the associated risks of delays and temperature exposure.
For these reasons, VYPE was selected to ensure the shipment remained protected throughout transit.
The results: a stable temperature profile over 73 hours
The temperature logger, which recorded data from 18 to 21 May 2026, shows that the internal temperature quickly stabilised at around 5°C and then fluctuated very little throughout the journey, remaining near the centre of the required 2–8°C range.
The key result: Over 73 hours in transit, the temperature remained stable at around 5°C, comfortably within the required 2–8°C range. The treatment was delivered successfully, with the cold chain intact.
What this case demonstrates
A comfortable safety margin: A temperature close to 5°C provides a margin on both sides of the required storage range.
Packaging selection based on shipment criticality: Product value and the consequences of a shipment failure determine the need for a higher level of protection.
Documented proof of performance: Temperature logger data provides evidence of the shipment’s temperature compliance.
FAQ
Which packaging was used to transport the treatment to Mayotte?
The EMBALL’ISO VYPE insulated shipper was selected to secure this high-value shipment.
What temperature was recorded during transport?
The internal temperature remained stable at approximately 5°C over 73 hours, within the required 2–8°C range.
How long did transit between mainland France and Mayotte take?
73 hours, or approximately 3 days, based on monitoring conducted from 18 to 21 May 2026.
Can several months’ worth of treatment be shipped in a single parcel?
Yes, provided the packaging maintains the required temperature range throughout the entire transit period. In this case, three months’ worth of treatment was successfully delivered in a single shipment.
How do you choose packaging for a critical shipment?
Packaging selection depends on the product’s value, the required temperature range, transit duration and the risks associated with the route. EMBALL’ISO supports customers in selecting and sizing the appropriate solution.
À propos d’EMBALL’ISO
EMBALL’ISO conçoit des solutions d’emballage isotherme pour le transport de produits thermosensibles, validées par des expéditions réelles suivies par enregistreurs de température.
Data source: Temperature logger records, shipment from mainland France to Mayotte, 18–21 May 2026..