What Igloo Thermo-Logistics does

Igloo Thermo-Logistics (legally Total Temperature Management Limited) is a UK-based, privately held B2B provider of temperature-controlled road transport and storage, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Luton. The company operates a fleet of 150+ multi-temperature vehicles — sprinter vans, 7.5t and 18t trucks, and articulated double-decker trailers — capable of simultaneously holding chilled (0°C-5°C) and frozen (-15°C to -25°C) consignments, supported by refrigerated storage at all three depots in Luton, Leeds, and Taunton. Its primary market is the UK food industry (fresh produce, dairy, meat, prepared foods), with a secondary regulated offering for pharmaceutical clients requiring MHRA accreditation and GDP-trained handling.

The underlying technology stack combines continuous chamber temperature monitoring with alarm-based deviation alerts, GPS-based live vehicle tracking with real-time ETA delivery, temperature mapping of vehicles and depots, and electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) issued within minutes of job completion. An automated route planning system optimises mileage and fuel use, while a self-service online portal handles live tracking, historic POD retrieval, and booking for account customers. The business is founder-led, with Alistair Turner as CEO and John Turner as Chairman, alongside a dedicated Operations, Finance, Commercial, and Compliance management team.

Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based refrigerated transport services (same-day and next-day) priced on load size, distance, temperature requirements, and time windows, with a weekly-adjusted fuel surcharge. A contract distribution segment provides recurring subscription-style revenue with 30-day invoicing terms for regular clients, complemented by managed refrigerated storage services. GTM is sales-led: enterprise field sales for contract distribution with dedicated account management, supplemented by direct B2B sales to mid-market clients, a self-service portal for account customers, and email-led transactional communications (booking confirmations, tracking, ePODs). The company holds BRC Storage & Distribution, ISO 9001, DVSA Earned Recognition, and MHRA accreditations, audited annually.

Name

Igloo Thermo-Logistics

Legal name

Total Temperature Management Limited

Website

https://igloothermo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Igloo Thermo-Logistics is a UK-based B2B provider of temperature-controlled road transport and storage, operating a 150+ vehicle fleet and three hubs (Luton, Leeds, Taunton). It serves the UK food industry as its primary vertical, with an MHRA-accredited pharmaceutical offering, and sells through enterprise field sales and a self-service online portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refrigerated Transport Services

NAICS

Transportation and Warehousing (48-49), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (49312)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Chilled / Fresh Transport (Refrigerated) (TLADAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Foods & Ice Cream Last-Mile Delivery (TLAAAJAI), Frozen Prepared Meals & Ready-to-Eat Storage (TLALACAB), Dry Ice & Cryogenic (LN2) Handling and Transport Services (TLACAMAM)

Keywords

• Refrigerated transport services
• Cold chain logistics
• Temperature-controlled delivery
• Multi-temperature courier
• Chilled frozen distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Luton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Refrigerated Transport Services: Core revenue from temperature-controlled logistics services including same-day and next-day delivery of chilled and frozen goods. Pricing based on load size, distance, temperature requirements, and time windows. Additional fuel surcharge applied weekly based on fuel prices.
2. Contract Distribution: Long-term contractual distribution agreements with regular clients providing recurring revenue through dedicated logistics services, with 30-day invoicing terms.
3. Refrigerated Storage Services: On-site storage facilities at all depots for both chilled and frozen products, supporting transit storage and long-term storage capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Igloo Thermo-Logistics provides nationwide UK temperature-controlled distribution services for chilled and frozen goods, operating a fleet of 150+ vehicles with multi-temperature zones and three strategically placed hubs (Luton, Leeds, Taunton). Offerings span same-day and next-day refrigerated courier transport, on-site chilled and frozen storage, and recurring contract distribution with dedicated account management, supported by real-time temperature monitoring, GPS tracking, and electronic proof of delivery.

Product overview

Igloo Thermo-Logistics operates a single unified temperature-controlled logistics platform providing refrigerated transport services across the UK. The core offering is the Refrigerated Transport Courier Service, supported by same-day and next-day delivery modules, multi-temperature vehicle capabilities (simultaneous chilled and frozen transport), and on-site refrigerated storage facilities. Additional services include a dedicated customer service module with real-time support and reporting, live consignment tracking with ETA updates, and specialised marketing and events logistics. The company operates three strategic hubs in Leeds, Luton, and Taunton with a fleet of 150+ temperature-controlled vehicles ranging from sprinter vans to articulated lorries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refrigerated Transport Courier Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ temperature-controlled vehicles for any load size from parcels to 52-pallet double-decker loads
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Balanced EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Balanced Energy for Igloo's committed journey towards achieving net-zero emissions. This collaboration involves continuous evaluation and implementation of sustainable practices to offset carbon output and promote environmental responsibility across logistics operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IglooThermo
• Facebookfacebook.com/IglooThermo

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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