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Cold Chain Basics with Andy Bahr

The Logistics of Logistics

Food that require temperature control for safety (Example: beef). 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. Refrigerated Transport = Designed to maintain a cool/frozen temperature.

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The Internet of Trucking (IoT) with Tapan Chaudhari

The Logistics of Logistics

To be compliant, carriers had to install and train drivers to use an electronic logging device, which tracks the driver’s hours of service (HOS). The video can also be used for driver training and recording video of vehicle theft. Temperature sensors inside the trailer of temperature-controlled shipments.

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DHL Global Forwarding Combats Covid-19 with Charter Flights and Trains

Airfreight Logistics

Additionally, the capacities for complete trains on the New Silk Road have almost doubled in recent weeks. Over three weeks, more than 100 pallets of temperature-controlled medicine were delivered daily to China. Furthermore, a special unit load device cover designed to control temperature during transport saved valuable time.

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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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Fresh Demand Planning: How AI Empowers Retailers

Logistics Viewpoints

Given that we are in the age of AI/ML, I often think of how the small deli where I worked was a perfect training ground for applying AI/ML in fresh supply chain planning. Next week, temperatures go back to seasonal norms; what does that mean about my expected demand? To what extent will my demand be impacted by rainy weather?

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Breakbulk Americas with Jeff Tucker

The Logistics of Logistics

Jeff is the CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide , the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America, specializing in notoriously complicated freight, like temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security shipments. This type of cargo is transported by utilizing specialized vessels, train wagons, trucks or aircrafts.

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Cold Chain Operations’ Safety Elevated

Logistics Business Magazine

Igloo Thermo Logistics, a temperature-controlled logistics company in the UK, has partnered with AddSecure to optimise its transport operations. After evaluating multiple providers, Igloo selected AddSecure as the only supplier to offer telematics, remote temperature monitoring, and vehicle camera systems from one user-friendly platform.