Microlise, GAH tie up to boost cold chain compliance

Microlise has completed an API integration with GAH Transport Refrigeration that feeds refrigeration unit data into Microlise's fleet software for temperature monitoring and alerts.

The companies said the link gives fleet operators access to real-time temperature information from GAH-installed equipment inside the Microlise platform. The integration also includes alerts for temperature excursions and for door openings that affect temperature stability.

Temperature compliance sits at the centre of many logistics operations that handle food, pharmaceuticals and other perishable or sensitive goods. Operators often rely on a mix of in-vehicle hardware, manual checks and separate monitoring systems. The Microlise and GAH integration puts refrigeration data and compliance records into the same workflow used by transport managers for fleet oversight.

Real-time data

Microlise said the integration gathers data directly from GAH equipment without requiring additional installations or separate hardware such as temperature probes. The company said operators can use the data for monitoring and compliance reporting. It said the approach can cut the time and cost associated with taking vehicles out of service for retrofits.

The alerting functions flag when temperatures rise above or fall below target thresholds. A separate alarm network covers door openings. The companies positioned these notifications as a route to faster intervention during a journey.

Microlise described the work as an OEM fleet API integration. The phrase points to an interface designed to connect systems at source, rather than through after-market devices.

Compliance focus

In a prepared statement, Microlise linked the integration to global standardisation and a shift away from bespoke, vehicle-specific implementations.

"This integration marks the first step in a truly global transformation. No longer do engineers around the world need to install bespoke solutions tied to specific vehicle manufacturers. Instead, we can deliver seamless, manufacturer-agnostic integrations that enable temperature-controlled deliveries to begin immediately, wherever they are and whatever they drive.

"When goods like pharmaceuticals arrive compromised, they're rendered unusable, which results in significant financial loss. Our solution eliminates that risk by continuously recording temperatures throughout the journey, providing verified compliance with critical standards such as the European EN12830 directive"," said Stephen Watson, Product Director, Microlise.

EN 12830 sets requirements for temperature recorders used in the transport, storage and distribution of chilled, frozen and deep-frozen food and ice cream. Operators that move regulated goods often need verifiable evidence that loads stayed within defined limits across a full journey, including during stops and multi-drop routes.

GAH said the data feed gives operators visibility inside the Microlise system, with a focus on removing duplication between refrigeration monitoring and wider fleet management tools.

"This integration with Microlise represents a significant milestone in our mission to simplify temperature compliance for our customers. By delivering real-time refrigeration data seamlessly into the Microlise platform, we're removing complexity and cost, while giving operators the visibility and confidence they need to protect temperature-sensitive loads every mile of the journey"," said Hill.

Market context

Microlise sells fleet management software and related industrial internet of things tools. The company said its products are used by more than 400 enterprise clients globally and that it handles over 626,000 subscriptions annually. Microlise has headquarters in the UK and offices in France, Australia and India.

GAH designs and manufactures vehicle refrigeration systems and provides support services through its own engineers and partner network. The company supplies temperature control systems for commercial vehicles across sectors including food distribution, pharmaceuticals and logistics.

The integration lands as fleet operators face scrutiny over cold chain integrity and the documentation that sits behind it. Temperature deviations can lead to product spoilage, rejected deliveries and insurance disputes. Operators also manage competing pressures around vehicle availability and workshop time, which makes equipment changes and retrofits costly in practice.

Microlise and GAH said the API integration is now complete. They said it provides a route for mutual customers to connect GAH refrigeration data with Microlise fleet workflows without extra hardware installations.