Cold chain logistics is a type of cargo transportation that requires extra levels of care and protection like passive pallet covers. The reason is simple. When you’re dealing with temperature-sensitive products, businesses can experience a significant loss of revenue if those products arrive at their sales or final destination unfit or even unsafe for use. This is why, when it comes to temperature-sensitive goods, it’s crucial to take these three factors into account for a more successful cold chain logistics experience.
Type Of Cargo
The kind of goods being sent to a destination is important. Different types of cargo will have different requirements. Some may only require passive pallet covers, while others are perishable. Then, there are the different temperature ranges that different goods have.
Taking into account what a type of cargo is and accommodating the specific needs that cargo has, such as optimal temperature for preservation, goes a long way toward ensuring success. Without considering the need for medication, beverages, or even food like chocolate, sustained shipping environments out by even just a few degrees can have a negative impact on the condition of these goods.
Optimal Route
Some items, such as fruit, have the added complication of degrading if too much time passes from being harvested to going up on sale. This is why the route a shipment takes can play an important role. This is why planning and taking the time to research routes is crucial. Good passive pallet covers can’t save a shipment if a circuitous route takes too long for goods to arrive at their destination.
Always take the time to consider shipping route options and research them carefully. Don’t just accept a shipping option without looking into it.
Shipping Protection
Finally, there is thinking about the type of protection a shipment may need, such as passive pallet covers. Depending on the cargo itself and its size, the range of protective measures available differs greatly. A larger shipment may require an entire passive pallet cover.
On the other hand, if your business delivers products directly to consumers, then a more appropriate choice would be individual insulated packaging. This is particularly crucial for the “last mile” phase of delivery when a product normally goes without any active environmental protection for the final delivery to someone’s doorstep.
If you’ve got temperature-sensitive products and you want to ensure they are shipped safely, we can help. Contact Protek Cargo with your needs and get a quote.
