Shipping medical samples worldwide with dry ice? Here's what you need to know.
Shipping medical samples worldwide—such as blood, tissue, vaccines, or diagnostic samples—requires precision, speed, and safety. Dry ice is essential. But how do you arrange such a shipment correctly, safely, and efficiently? This blog post explains.
Why dry ice for medical shipping?
Dry ice is frozen CO₂ at -78.5°C. It evaporates without residue and keeps medical products frozen for extended periods. This makes it ideal for:
* Blood and saliva samples
* DNA and COVID test kits
* Vaccines and medicines
* Laboratory equipment and pharmaceutical samples
What do you need for a medical shipment on dry ice?
In international transport a number of things are essential:
* Proper EPS packaging (insulated box)
* Sufficient dry ice , tailored to time and destination
* Correct labeling (UN1845) and an MSDS safety sheet
* Commercial invoice and customs documentation
* IATA-compliant handling in air transport
Shipping abroad: what should you pay attention to?
Many countries have strict requirements for importing medical products. Consider:
* Additional permits in countries such as the US, Saudi Arabia or China
* Track & trace obligations
* ADR or IATA regulations for dangerous goods
Without specialist knowledge, this can quickly go wrong – resulting in delays or fines.
Iceworx: Everything arranged in one platformAt Iceworx.nl , you can arrange your medical shipments on dry ice worldwide without any worries. The platform guides you step by step:
✔️ Automatic box and dry ice advice
✔️ Packaging and documentation included
✔️ Worldwide shipping with track & trace
✔️ UN1845 labels and MSDS are automatically generated
✔️ Delivered within 24 hours in Europe, worldwide within 2–4 days
Whether you support laboratories, hospitals, or biotech companies, with Iceworx you are assured of reliable and conditioned shipments.
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In 15 minutes, you'll see how you can ship your medical samples worldwide – including dry ice, packaging, and documentation.