One of the givens when it comes to shipping temperature-sensitive products is that a bit more investment is involved in the shipping process. Cold chain logistics is a distinct and demanding discipline because if the needs of temperature-sensitive products aren’t respected when shipped, they could arrive at their destination damaged at best unsafe for consumer use at worst, leading to liability headaches. Passive pallet covers are one shipping precaution that can provide a lot of peace of mind and even certain financial advantages. Here are three reasons why they can help with your temperature-sensitive shipping.
Always Working
Reefer units are the most common way to keep large amounts of freight at the optimal temperature, but they have one major disadvantage. Cargo is only kept at its recommended temperature as long as they are in the confines of a working reefer unit.
If a reefer unit is defective, or, more commonly, if cargo is removed from the reefer unit to be stored in a warehouse or even left sitting on the tarmac waiting for a delayed freight plane to arrive, that freight is now vulnerable. Passive pallet covers can maintain the initial temperature with only a variance of a few degrees for hours or even days with no additional power draw requirements.
Cost-Effective
Depending on the specific logistics of your shipping needs, passive pallet covers can reduce or even eliminate some of your reefer unit costs. Because they are capable of maintaining the initial shipping temperature for days at a time under certain circumstances, they may be used to ship some products without needing a reefer unit at all.
They are also reusable, meaning with proper handling, there is no need for additional purchases and investment, while your shipments still benefit from their comprehensive temperature protection.
Greater Shipping Versatility
The use of passive pallet covers opens up your shipping possibilities. If you’re in a situation where your products are no longer bound by requiring reefer units, this opens up your shipping choices for more ships, trains, trucks, and even aircraft.
This provides businesses with the ability to choose better, different routes, which can often mean the difference between faster shipping due to not having to requisition heavily in-demand reefer units, shorter delivery times due to other routes being available, and ultimately better financial prospects thanks to more choice and adaptability.
If you’re shipping temperature-sensitive products and want to know what kind of passive pallet protection will safely transport them to their destination, we can help. Contact us to explain your shipping needs and obtain a quote.
