It is, unfortunately, a time of massive economic uncertainty for almost every industry, and nowhere is this more true than in logistics. As tariffs come on again, then off again, costs for shipping fluctuate, and this has resulted in many sudden or even panic decisions as shipments start, get canceled, or even circle the sky, or wait just outside harbors.
All of which is to say that now, more than ever, certain precautions need to be taken to protect investments in shipping as an economic uncertainty unlike anything seen in a generation takes hold.
Passive Pallets Covers Make A Difference
For shipping temperature-sensitive products, passive pallet covers are an immense source of precautionary protection. Unlike “reefer units,” which are shipping containers that contain an electrically powered refrigerator, passive pallet covers are an insulating layer that maintains the initial shipping temperature of the product, dramatically slowing down temperature change within from matching the outside environment.
Reefer units don’t offer this kind of protection. In the event of a delay, if a product is left sitting outside a reefer unit, it immediately begins the process of equalizing its temperature to match the environment it is currently in. Any temperature-sensitive product in this situation will immediately lose efficacy or even become damaged, depending on its sensitivity.
Passive pallet covers prevent this. The insulating layer ensures that, depending on the product, there is a variance of only a few degrees from the original shipping temperature. This level of protection can potentially last from hours to days.
Protection During The Unexpected
What this means for businesses is that the uncertainty of shipping disruptions doesn’t have to mean a loss of viable products. Even if a new announcement is made that causes shipping companies, warehouses, or other components of the logistics chain to freeze while things are sorted out, your product doesn’t have to be damaged beyond recovery sitting on the tarmac or unprotected from temperature changes in a hot warehouse during the summer.
The entire world is now facing an unprecedented era where snap business decisions and sudden uncertainties can occur within hours of each other, depending on new announcements. As businesses struggle to keep up with the latest developments, this can cause shipments of products to slip between the cracks in the rush to adjust to the newest announcements. Passive pallet covers can protect you.
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.
