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Do you know the best temperature to store pineapples?

World Food Programme Logistics

Food safety Finally, WFP runs a series of food safety courses for its 450 shop keepers and their staff. But, Mireille hopes that in her 450 shops, the risk of those hazards harming people are being diminished as a result of her courses. There is a lofty goal behind the food safety courses?—?#ZeroHunger. ZeroHunger. By the way?—?the

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Records threatened from NY to Texas with arctic blast

Fleet Owner

(Bloomberg) – A deep blast of Arctic cold will threaten daily temperature records from New York to Texas starting late Tuesday and running to Thursday. New York City’s temperature will drop from 57 degrees (14 Celsius) down to 20 over the course of

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Embracing the Chill: How the Consumer Shift from Fresh to Frozen Effects Cold Chain Transportation

Blue Grace Logistics

This, of course, leads to the expansion of cold storage facilities at various points in the supply chain as well, which includes warehouses, distribution centers, and retail outlets. Additionally, the shift to frozen alternatives has driven innovation in temperature control technology.

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The Effects of Global Warming on Ocean Shipping

MTS Logistics

The once-tranquil seas are undergoing noticeable transformations, with the impacts of rising temperatures affecting maritime operations. Challenge 3: Storms and Temperature Rises As temperatures rise, storms get strength, testing the strength of ships and their crews.

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The Cold Chain and COVID Vaccine Shipping

Freight Center

We’re talking, of course, about the COVID vaccine. The cold chain has been heavily impacted by the shipping of the COVID vaccine because of its temperature-sensitive shipping requirements. It’s been the talk of the town lately, and that includes in the freight shipping community.

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How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It

MTS Logistics

Drought conditions can have an effect on more than just waterways because the higher temperatures that coexist with droughts can have an impact on the pavement performance of roadways. Asphalt itself tends to age faster at higher temperatures, thus reducing its lifespan. Of course, this is not the world we are in today.

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Charting a course for GHG emissions and the shipping sector

The Logistics Academy

Their proposal of 70-100 percent GHG reductions by mid-century compared to 2008 levels is the closest to being in line with the Paris Agreement temperature goal. Setting a common course? The post Charting a course for GHG emissions and the shipping sector appeared first on The Logistics Academy. Source : [link].

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