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Cold Chain Basics with Andy Bahr

The Logistics of Logistics

Documentation. Food transported in bulk, where the food touches the walls of the vehicle (Example: juices). Packaged foods not fully enclosed by a container (Example: fresh produce). Food that require temperature control for safety (Example: beef). Temperature sensing technologies like Tive.

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How Air Freight Ships Temperature-Controlled Goods

20Cube Logistics

With each shipment needing special consideration, how do forwarders and airlines control the temperature of these goods so that they arrive safely and undamaged? What are Temperature-Controlled Goods? Examples of common perishable goods include fresh meat, frozen food, pharmaceutical drugs, and flowers.

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Refrigerated Trucking How-To For Motor Carriers

Trinity Logistics

Whether you’re new to refrigerated trucking or a veteran, it’s important your company knows how to properly transport temperature-controlled products, from pick-up through delivery. So, we’ve crafted this guide to help you prepare for your hauling your next temperature-controlled shipment. Cleaning Your Refrigerated Trailer 1.

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Five Keys to Cold Chain Success with Tyler Hildebrand

The Logistics of Logistics

A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain for perishable food products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals in order to maintain their quality and increase their shelf-life. FSMA applies to: Food transported in bulk, where the food touches the walls of the vehicle (Example: juices). WMS, TMS, documentation. Documentation.

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How cargo survey for refrigerated and frozen cargoes works

Shipping and Freight Resource

Cargo that must be loaded, maintained and or carried at a particular temperature for it to arrive its destination without deterioration is classified under refrigerated cargoes. This cargo is further divided into goods carried in: Frozen state example meats, fish, and butter, Chilled state example beef, vegetables, cheese, and eggs and.

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Facing Cold Chain Challenges

Trinity Logistics

Some examples of these are: U.S. Gathered data is used to consider the duration of temperature excursions that can occur across distribution channels. The distribution and transportation of temperature-controlled products have shown to be major causes of greenhouse gas emissions. TEMPERATURE VARIANCES. In the U.S.,

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How to Deal with Damaged Freight: Freight Damage Types

GoShip Blog

For example, changes in climatic zones and moisture content result in container rain , leading to damaged freight. Step 2: Document the damages Once your customer has received the damaged freight package, ask them to document any shortages and damages. Some signs of reefer damage include shriveling, discoloration, and bruising.

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