Guaranteed compliance with temperature conditions during transportation of goods requiring special storage conditions is ensured by refrigerated trucking. The use of such special transport allows to deliver special cargoes with preservation of their consumer characteristics. Perishable products, medical products and other goods requiring temperature control during transportation need such transport. This guarantees the preservation of quality and freshness of goods at all stages of transportation.
What is refrigerated transportation and why are they needed?
Refrigerated transportation solves the problem of transportation of many goods that require special storage conditions and maintenance of a strictly defined temperature regime. Violation of the temperature regime established for the transportation of such goods can lead to the loss of their consumer qualities, to their deterioration and change of useful properties. Products and goods requiring temperature control include:
- food products;
- frosh delivery;
- medicines;
- flowers;
- perishable goods;
- medicines.
Refrigerated cargo transportation will provide all categories of products that need special delivery conditions, the necessary temperature and humidity regime. The refrigerator maintains temperature in the range of indicators that will allow to deliver to the consumer cargo safe, in a condition suitable for further use. Such special transportation is equipped with everything necessary to control the temperature inside and timely response to its unacceptable change.
Despite the fact that transportation by refrigerators is the best solution for transportation of goods with a certain temperature regime, there are several problems that are important to consider when ordering such a service. All the undoubted advantages of this transfer can be leveled, for example:
- Sudden breakdown of the refrigeration unit.
- Improper temperature distribution inside the body.
- Violation of the temperature regime during loading and unloading.
- Failure to adhere to delivery schedules.
- Insufficient quality control of the cargo.
- Unfavorable weather conditions.
- Customs delays.
To avoid these troubles, it is worth timely and regular maintenance of transport, constantly monitor the temperature in the body, make it rational temperature zoning, use isothermal bodies to reduce the impact of the external environment, correct and timely execute all necessary documents, as well as develop optimal routes of transportation.
Basic requirements for refrigerated transportation
There are strict requirements for refrigerated transportation of food products and other cargoes that require maintenance of special temperature and humidity conditions. First of all, of course, with regard to the exact temperature regime, which is set by the customer (e.g. for frozen food, fresh fruit or medicines) and must be consistently maintained throughout the transportation. The vehicle must be in good working order, undergo regular maintenance and have a certified temperature recorder to capture temperature data along the way, as well as body seal control to prevent heat loss.
It is important that the cargo is packed in accordance with the requirements for refrigerated transportation (e.g. heat-resistant packaging, containers, pallets). For different categories of goods (foodstuffs, medicines, flowers), specific requirements must be met.
Refrigerated transportation must be supported by accompanying documents such as bill of lading, quality certificates, sanitary and veterinary permits (if necessary). For international shipments, customs documentation will be required as well as TIR compliance. Ideally, the cargo should be insured to minimize losses in case of possible damage.
The vehicle should be clean and disinfected before loading a new shipment. Loading and unloading should be quick to minimize temperature fluctuations inside the body. It is prohibited to overload the vehicle or mix loads with different temperature ranges. For the transport of foodstuffs, food safety requirements (e.g. absence of odors) must be observed.
How to choose a reliable carrier for refrigerated cargoes
When choosing a carrier for delivery of goods by special transport, you should not only focus on affordable prices for refrigerated transportation, which he offers. Before ordering services in the company for the transportation of goods that require special temperature conditions, make sure that it has sufficient positive experience in this area, as well as all the necessary documents and certifications for such transportation. An obligatory selection criterion is the availability of an arsenal of modern vehicles capable of maintaining the required temperature conditions, constantly monitoring them and exchanging relevant information with the operator. The company’s staff should include experienced qualified employees who can provide necessary consultations, develop competent logistics and transportation routes, prepare customs documentation and provide cargo escort at all stages.
