For any business that needs to move products from one location to another, proper logistics are crucial. And for some businesses, that may even mean extra considerations stemming from shipping temperature-sensitive products. But which products are these? Here’s a quick list of the different products that would fall under the category of shipping temperature-sensitive products.
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Some soaps, lotions, and other products must be kept at an optimal temperature during shipping to preserve their efficacy. Excessive exposure outside the recommended spectrum can alter the odor, texture, or even the color of the product.
Food
It’s no surprise that food, whether processed or in raw form as ingredients, is considered shipping temperature-sensitive products. This has always been a delicate product to ship, and it’s not just temperature that needs to be maintained. Food is also fragile and sensitive to moisture, meaning that it must be physically protected from damage as well as humidity.
Confectionary
While some might consider them “food,” confectionery, such as chocolate, baked goods, and candy, is its own distinct class of product, and has its own considerations. Chocolate, for example, can melt when exposed to higher temperatures, which is especially important to consider for novelty items in a specific shape.
Nutritional Supplements
These come in a variety of different forms, such as powders, syrups, vitamins, and drinks, but they share the same sensitivity as food to temperature changes. Of course, being nutritional supplements, this means that overexposure to the wrong temperature can result in nutritional degradation as well as changes to the flavor, texture, and even safety of the product.
Beverages
Whether it’s a juice, a carbonated beverage, or an alcoholic beverage like wine, beverages are extremely sensitive to changes in temperature. This goes both ways as well. If beverages are kept at temperatures too far below their recommended level, they can freeze, which affects their flavor. The same is true if they are kept in temperatures that are too warm, as wine infamously goes sour when bottles are kept in the heat for hours or days at a time.
Pharmaceutical Products
Finally, pharmaceutical and medical products are extremely vulnerable. This is the epitome of shipping temperature-sensitive products, as the optimal shipping temperatures are often strict. It’s particularly important to respect the temperature requirements of these products as they may literally save lives, provided they retain their efficacy.
If you’re shipping temperature-sensitive products and want guidance on the optimal way to ship them to their destination, we can help. Contact us to discuss your shipping needs and obtain a quote.
