Any business that ships temperature-sensitive products to retailers—or directly to consumers—knows that special care has to be taken. Unlike normal cargo, which only needs to be physically protected, temperature-sensitive products must be kept in their recommended temperature range. Ignoring this can result in problems like rapidly spoiling fruit or even medication that no longer works as effectively.
This is why it’s important to use every advantage you have when shipping temperature-sensitive products, such as these tips:
Pick The Right Packaging
Different types of packaging are perfect for different situations. What you’d use to ship wine may not necessarily be ideal for shipping pharmaceuticals. Shipping a meal kit to a single customer means insulated packaging makes sense, but if you’re shipping an entire pallet, a passive pallet cover is more appropriate. Consider carefully and make the right choice.
Know Your Regulations
Different products will have different rules and requirements. Food, for example, has some stringent shipping regulations to ensure safe consumption. A different set of rules applies when it comes to shipping pharmaceuticals. To add to this complexity, the rules concerning these products may change based on the country or even state they are going to. If you want to ensure your temperature-sensitive products arrive smoothly and safely, familiarize yourself with the regulations relevant to them and make sure you comply, or you could face delays and even seizures.
Monitor Your Temperature Levels
In the 21st century, we’re well past the time when all people could do was ship a temperature-sensitive product and hope for the best on arrival. Today, for an additional investment, it’s now possible to monitor the temperature of products during the shipment process.
As a precautionary measure, this simply means you can keep track of the temperature of your shipment at every stage of the journey for peace of mind. However, if things go wrong, you’ll immediately know when there’s a temperature variance and won’t have to find out only at the completion of delivery. In some instances, this technology can be used to monitor the entire cold chain logistics route, so if there’s a consistent weakness, such as a particular warehouse regularly causing temperatures to shift, this makes it much easier to track down recurring issues in the logistics chain.
If you’re shipping temperature-sensitive products and want to know what kind of shipping method will safely transport them to their destination, we can help. Contact us to explain your shipping needs and obtain a quote.
