Dubai's cold chain specialist

Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Transport in Dubai — Medicines and Vaccines Held at Temperature, End to End

At Chiller Vans for Rental, we move medicines, vaccines and clinical cargo across Dubai and the UAE in HACCP-certified, temperature-logged vehicles — with a cold-chain-trained driver, live GPS tracking and same-day dispatch included in every booking. A vaccine that drifts above 8°C, or an injectable left in a 45°C loading bay, can be ruined without a single visible sign — so we hold the band your product needs, continuously, and prove it.

 
From AED 270/day

Bands we hold today

−22°C −10°C +8°C +25°C
24/7
Same-day dispatch
3
Emirates covered
HACCP
Certified & logged
12+ yrs
Cold chain experience

Dubai's climate leaves no margin for error

Ambient temperatures pass 45°C in summer, and a rear door held open on a warm loading bay can move a chilled load out of range in seconds. The Dubai Health Authority and Dubai Municipality expect documented, unbroken temperature control for healthcare products — a single unexplained excursion can trigger a rejected batch or a failed audit.

The cost of a failure isn’t the delivery fee; it’s the product value, the compliance exposure and the patient risk behind it. That’s why pharmaceutical transport needs three things a general courier can’t offer: the right band held continuously, a record that proves it, and drivers who know the danger lives at the doorway, not on the road.

45°C+

Dubai summer ambient temperature a chilled load must survive from dock to doorway

Seconds

How quickly a load can drift out of band with a door held open on a hot loading bay

1 excursion

Is enough to trigger a rejected batch or a failed regulatory audit

Bands we hold for pharmaceutical cargo

Match the vehicle to the band your product requires — never assume “cold” is enough.

−15°C to −25°C

Certain vaccines, plasma and specialised biologics.

2°C to 8°C

Most vaccines, insulin, biologics, injectables and eye drops.

−10°C to +10°C

Digitally set to the exact window your product needs.

15°C to 25°C

Tablets & liquids in summer heat. Only where units can heat as well as cool — confirm before publishing.

Our Refrigerated Van Rental Fleet & Temperature Range

If your product just can’t sit in 45°C ambient heat for a few hours, a refrigerated van’s adjustable setting usually fits better than a fixed chiller or freezer range.

Chiller Van

The standard choice for refrigerated (2–8°C) loads — most vaccines, insulin, biologics and many injectables and eye drops.

Refrigerated Van

Digitally adjustable to the exact window your product needs, with continuous temperature logging throughout the journey.

Freezer Van / Truck

For frozen vaccines, plasma and specialised biologics that need a sustained sub-zero band.

Refrigerated Truck

Bulk pharmaceutical distribution and mixed-temperature loads at scale, for wholesalers and distributors.

One clear rate — driver, GPS & HACCP certificate included

The price we quote is the price you pay. No fuel surcharges, no weekend premiums, no charges for the documentation your compliance team needs.

Indicative rates — your exact quote depends on route, duration and cargo. Long-term offer: 15% off contracts of 6+ months · 10–15% off your first rental.

Vehicle Temperature band Typical pharma cargo Daily Weekly Monthly
Chiller Van Most popular 2°C to 8°C Vaccines, insulin, biologics, injectables from AED 250 AED 1,500 AED 4,800
Refrigerated Van −10°C to +10°C (adjustable) Products needing an exact digital-set window from AED 270 AED 1,600 AED 5,100
Freezer Van −18°C to −22°C Frozen vaccines, plasma, specialised biologics from AED 280 AED 1,680 AED 5,400
Refrigerated Truck Mixed / multi-band Bulk distributor and wholesale runs from AED 420 AED 2,400 AED 8,500

We don't just keep cargo cold — we prove it

Continuous temperature logging

The load is monitored throughout the journey, with a temperature record available per trip so you can evidence the cold chain to an auditor.

HACCP-certified, sanitised interiors

Every vehicle is cleaned and certified before dispatch, giving you a hygienic, controlled load space.

Cold-chain-trained drivers

Our drivers pre-cool the unit, stage the load and minimise door-open time — because that's where most real-world excursions happen.

Live GPS tracking and documentation

You can see where your consignment is and receive arrival paperwork on request.

DHA-aligned, Dubai Municipality-standard handling

We operate to the food-safety and cold-chain handling standards Dubai regulators expect. [OWNER: add explicit GDP wording here only if certified.]

Focused, licensed scope

We do not transport controlled or narcotic substances that require special custody, security escort or a dedicated regulatory licence — keeping our service compliant and fully within scope.

From first call to cold delivery in four steps

Operator insight: In a Dubai summer, the danger isn’t the journey — it’s the doorway. A refrigerated load can breach 8°C in the seconds a rear door stands open on a hot loading bay. Our drivers pre-cool the unit, stage the delivery and keep door-open time to a minimum, which is exactly where most cold-chain excursions actually occur.

Tell us the product and band

Share what you're moving and the exact temperature it must hold, by call or WhatsApp.

We match the vehicle

Chiller, adjustable refrigerated or freezer — pre-cooled before pickup.

We transport and log

Continuous temperature monitoring, GPS tracking and door discipline throughout.

We deliver and document

On-time handover with a temperature record and HACCP certificate on request.

What we carry — and what we don't

We do not transport

Controlled or narcotic substances that require special custody, security escort or a dedicated regulatory licence.

Every part of the pharma supply chain

Pharmacies & Pharmacy Chains

Scheduled, temperature-safe replenishment between branches.

Hospitals & Clinics

Reliable delivery of medicines and clinical supplies on time and in spec.

Distributors & Wholesalers

Bulk cold-chain movements with the documentation your customers demand.

Laboratories & Diagnostics

Careful transport of specimens, reagents and samples at the required band.

Clinical Research Organisations

Trial material and investigational products handled with logged, traceable control.

Same-day across Dubai — and beyond

Every district on our standard fleet, with scheduled routes across the wider UAE.

Dubai

Same-day

Sharjah

Same-day

Ajman

Same-day

Abu Dhabi

Same-day

Other emirates

Same-day

Dubai Government — Department of Economic Development

Chiller Vans for Rental operates under Hamdan Shams Chiller Transport L.L.C., officially registered with Dubai Economy & Tourism.

No. 1316135

Legal type

Limited Liability Company (L.L.C.)

Category

Economic Development Department

Status

Registered & Active

Activities

Refrigerator truck transport & rental

Licensed activities: Transport by Refrigerator Trucks · Cargo Transport by Heavy Trucks · Refrigerator Trucks Rental · Raw Materials Transport by Road.

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We don't just keep cargo cold — we prove it

Pharmaceutical compliance is demanding. Temperature certificates and GPS logs arrive with every booking without being asked. Our DHA audit was the easiest part of the year.

Supply Chain Manager, Pharma Distributor, Business Bay

Pharmaceutical Transport in Dubai — Frequently Asked Questions

What temperatures can you maintain for pharmaceutical cargo?

We hold 2°C to 8°C in our chiller vans, an adjustable −10°C to +10°C in our refrigerated vans, and −18°C to −22°C in our freezer units. We match the vehicle to the exact band your medicine, vaccine or clinical product requires.

Yes. The load is monitored continuously and a temperature record is available per trip, so you can evidence an unbroken cold chain for internal quality checks and regulatory audits.

Our vehicles are HACCP-certified, sanitised, temperature-logged and operated to DHA-aligned, Dubai Municipality-standard cold-chain handling. Tell us your product’s requirements and we’ll confirm the right vehicle and controls for your consignment.

Yes. We carry vaccines at the required refrigerated or frozen band with continuous logging and minimised door-open time. Share your product’s exact temperature window and we’ll set and record it throughout the journey.

Yes. We carry vaccines at the required refrigerated or frozen band with continuous logging and minimised door-open time. Share your product’s exact temperature window and we’ll set and record it throughout the journey.

No. We do not transport controlled or narcotic substances that require special custody or a dedicated regulatory licence. Our service covers refrigerated, frozen and adjustable-temperature pharmaceutical logistics within our licensed scope.

For same-day requirements we typically confirm and dispatch within the hour. Call or WhatsApp +971 52 183 9990 with your product, band and pickup area, and we’ll arrange a compliant vehicle immediately.

Get your free pharmaceutical transport quote today

Tell us what you're moving and the band it needs — we'll confirm the right vehicle and an all-inclusive price, usually within the hour.