Method and system for storing and/or transporting temperature-sensitive materials

A system for storing and/or transporting a payload of temperature-sensitive materials, the system comprising:

• (a) an insulation base, the insulation base comprising a plurality of vacuum insulated panels joined together at one or more interfaces to define a cavity for receiving the payload of temperature-sensitive materials, the insulation base having an open top;
• (b) an outer box, the insulation base being disposed within the outer box;
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• (c) a gas flow director, the gas flow director comprising a receptacle having an opening at a top end thereof, the gas flow director being disposed within the outer box so as to reduce the egress of gas from the cavity of the insulation base through the one or more interfaces.

A system for storing and/or transporting a payload of temperature-sensitive materials, the system comprising:

• (a) an insulation base, the insulation base comprising a plurality of pieces joined together at one or more interfaces to define a cavity for receiving the payload of temperature-sensitive materials, the insulation base having an open top;
• (b) an outer box, the insulation base being disposed within the outer box;
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• (c) a gas flow director, the gas flow director reducing the egress of gas from the cavity of the insulation base through the one or more interfaces, the gas flow director comprising a receptacle having a first opening, the first opening being located at a top end of the receptacle, the gas flow director being disposed within the outer box, with the first opening having at least some patency.