Cold chain transportation is important for keeping products at a proper temperature while transporting. This guide will help companies decide what mode of cold chain transportation will work best for their product.

1. PACKAGING
Made of insulated materials, special boxes, crates and bags, these are used
to protect temp-sensitive goods during transit.
CONTAINERS/TRAILERS
Using refrigerated or passive protection, trailers and containers are used to
keep products at the right temperature during transportation via land or sea.
PASSIVE THERMAL PROTECTION
A wide range of products that cover temperature-sensitive cargo using a
variety of insulated and reflective materials to maintain proper temps.
WAREHOUSES
Special facilities feature cooler and freezer rooms to handle short- and
long-term storage of cold chain goods and products.
ADVANTAGES OF OCEAN FREIGHT
SCALE
By using temperature-
controlled containers,
shipping via sea allows for
much larger shipments
than other methods. This
enables more cargo to
be shipped each trip and
lowers costs to shippers.
VISIBILITY
Advancements in global
tracking technology allow
producers to track their
products no matter where
they are in the ocean.
This provides them with
confidence that their cold
chain goods will arrive in
optimal condition.
SUSTAINABILITY
Generating fewer emissions
than airplanes, ships are
a more environmentally
friendly option as
refrigerated containers
are powered by the ocean
vessel. This may
mitigate the overall impact
that refrigerated
containers might have
on an operation’s
ecological footprint.
BASICS OF COLD CHAIN EQUIPMENT
ADVANTAGES OF OVER-THE-ROAD TRANSPORTATION
FLEXIBILITY
Whether dry van or
refrigerated, over-the-road
shipments offer enhanced
flexibility because drivers
can change routes to
avoid delays or harsh
weather conditions.
They also offer greater
flexibility when loading
and unloading cargo.
VERSATILITY
Making the highway
part of your cold chain
means you have more
options when selecting a
solution. You can choose
from a variety of options
such as bulk, truckload,
less-than-truckload or
courier services.
RELIABILITY
When transporting
perishable goods over
short distances,
over-the-road shipments
offer reliability. With
garaunteed delivery,
refrigerated options and
reduced handling time,
you can lessen the risk
of damage.
ADVANTAGES OF AIR FREIGHT
SPEED
Transporting perishable
goods means time is
of the essence. Shipping
via air means shorter
transit times, reducing
risk while increasing
customer service.
SECURITY
Protecting food and
pharmaceuticals from
tampering is critical for
public safety. Airport
security levels tend to be
much higher than other
forms of shipping, so you
can be more confident in
your product’s integrity.
INSURANCE
Because goods spend
less time in transit, they
don’t require as much
insurance. This means
lower premiums.
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Choosing The Right
Mode Of Cold Chain
Transportation