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Temperature-controlled Rail Transport between Europe and Asia

Logistics Business Magazine

This year, the transport company has added temperature-controlled rail transport to its regular range of services. The performance and internal temperature of the containers are monitored around the clock. The reefer was operated at a set point of 12°C and proved its worth even under extreme outside temperatures of up to 42°C.

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Cold Chain Basics with Andy Bahr

The Logistics of Logistics

Andy is hungry to deliver value to everyone he meets, has a passion for the logistics profession, and truly looks for win-win partnerships. 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). Cold Chain Basics.

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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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Safeguarding Shipments with Freight Freeze Protection

Blue Grace Logistics

Safeguarding Shipments with Freight Freeze Protection Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 24, 2024 Throughout the winter season, temperature-sensitive freight faces a range of complexities, including the need for freeze protection. Some shipments must maintain temperatures above freezing to safeguard their quality and value.

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Fresh Demand Planning: How AI Empowers Retailers

Logistics Viewpoints

Next week, temperatures go back to seasonal norms; what does that mean about my expected demand? Understanding that when the weather is 5 degrees warmer than the average temperature, ice cream sales increase by 50% allows for more accurate and real-time forecasts in your demand planning process.

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Reliable, Patient-Focused Logistics Services for the Life Sciences Industry

Now, That's Logistics

DB Schenker’s expanded Indianapolis Logistics Hub caters to the health care, vaccine and pharmaceutical organizations that require end-to-end cold storage for critical products shipped between the US and Europe. Built in 2006, DB Schenker’s Indianapolis logistics hub has been modified over the years to accommodate customers’ needs.

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How Cold Chain Logistic Providers Build Trust with Traceability

Logistics Viewpoints

At the same time, cold chain logistics, one of the most complex divisions of supply chain logistics, is also facing increased regulations and pressure for more accountability throughout the entire supply chain. Even before the increased consumer pressure for faster deliveries, cold chain logistics already faced several challenges.