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Temperature-controlled Rail Transport between Europe and Asia

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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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For a Warm Valentine’s Day, Pursue a Cold Supply Chain

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One risk is around wasted inventory — flowers, cosmetics, food — because these are sensitive to humidity and temperature. For example, the rose supply chain is global with countries like Ecuador, Colombia, Kenya, and the Netherlands growing, harvesting and shipping roses across the world.

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Collaboration to Transform Cold Chain Transport

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Trane Technologies ’ Thermo King® brand is one of the leading providers of connected active temperature-controlled transport solutions in the cold chain industry. Examples of these solutions include the E-Series, an innovative and future-proof electric refrigeration unit designed for sustainable operations in urban and inner-city areas.

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New Multi-Temperature Facility at London Gateway

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DP World London Gateway handed SH Pratt Group the keys to its bespoke temperature controlled warehouse – home to its new business, Halo. SH Pratt Group will now start occupation of the building and undertake the fit out, installing high-tech temperature controlling equipment across nine chambers including three frozen chambers.

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Toyota to Display Lean Energy Solution for Low-Temperature Operations

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The lithium-ion energy solution from Toyota launched last year brings many benefits to each operation, particularly to temperature-controlled zones. “We Lithium-ion battery technology is an excellent example of how cost savings can be achieved. We are happy to expand our offer of lean solutions for cold environments.

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New Diesel-Electric Reefer Developed

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Its high cooling capacity and the possibility to easily control the temperature make it suitable for transporting pharmaceutical products, perishable goods and appliances also for long-distance journeys, for instance as part of the New Silk route. The post New Diesel-Electric Reefer Developed appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Ensuring the safety of damaged electric vehicles

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That can lead to smoke emissions, alongside rapid temperature increases throughout the battery cells. Traditional fire detection systems will often only detect thermal runaway as it advances and temperatures have begun to rise. At this stage, temperature rises can be irreversible and toxic gas emissions can cause serious health risks.