Refrigerated Transport Finds Application in Transport Perishable Goods, Raw Materials, and Vaccines
Refrigerated transport is one of the main types of cargo shipping used to transport shipments with specially designed temperature-controlled trucks. This method of transportation is used for shipping freight that requires special, temperature controlled vehicles.
Refrigerated transport is mostly preferred when there is a need to transport perishable goods and raw materials. This type of transport provides the goods with maximum protection from damage due to exposure to moisture and varying temperatures during transportation. Refrigerated containers are also used when fragile or perishable items have to be transported. For example, meat and fish are commonly transported using refrigerated containers.
Use of refrigerated transport helps preserve the integrity of the product to prevent spoilage. Refrigerated transportation also ensure that products have the longest possible shelf life by maintaining a tight temperature band with minimum variations. While refrigerated transport companies may transport refrigerated containers by trucks, there are some companies that prefer to ship them using air cargo planes. There are some companies that use trucks but prefer to transport by air transport because this way the cargo remains safe and is also easy to access wherever it is needed. All the refrigerated products are kept in cool boxes inside these boxes. In some cases, a source of power is required for these refrigerated containers which is supplied by the transport service.
As mentioned above, refrigerated transport is ideal for perishable products. It helps products such as packaged food, meat and dairy products, and pharmaceuticals to maintain their value during the transportation process. Moreover, emergence of Covid-19 and resultant high demand for vaccines is expected to increase reliance on refrigerated transportation.
Stringent regulations regarding food handling and the need to maintain freshness and prevent foodborne illness during transportation of such products has further increased the emphasis on refrigerated transport. In the U.S., the FDA requires transporters of refrigerated freight to implement procedures for complying with provisions for temperature control.
The cost of refrigerated transport can vary depending upon the distance and the mode of transportation chosen. For instance, shipping by sea takes more time than land transportation. It also costs more than air transport. Sea transportation can be used if you want to send large and heavy cargo or if you want to send just smaller and lighter stuff. Many transport companies also provide specialized refrigerated container service. This will include re-treating, sorting, de-clogging, and even shredding. These services will ensure that your products reach their destination in good condition.
For small and medium-scale transport, refrigerated containers are used. They are very affordable and are easy to maintain. Transport services that use these types of transport containers will provide you with a temporary storage area while your goods are undergoing transit. You can then make use of the same area as storage for another period. This means that you won’t have to make repeated trips to your storage area. Some transport companies can even ship products straight to your customers.
