Systems and methods for freezing, storing, transporting, and thawing biopharmacuetical material

A system for storing a biopharmaceutical material, said system comprising:

• a plurality of stationary support rails configured to support a supporting structure for supporting a container of biopharmaceutical materials, said supporting structure releasably connected by a connecting member to said container;
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• said plurality of support rails being dimensioned to have a substantially same height as at least one of a cart support rail of a transportation cart and a support member of a temperature control unit.

A method for transporting or storing a biopharmaceutical material, the method comprising:

• providing a platform having a grid for receiving at least one supporting structure supporting a container of biopharmaceutical material, said grid comprising a plurality of retaining members extending upwardly from said platform;
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• inserting a leg of at least one supporting structure on a receiving surface in a recess between two retaining members of said plurality of retaining members to support the at least one supporting structure on the platform and to inhibit movement of the at least one supporting structure relative to the platform.