WHAT IS TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED GOODS PROCESSING?
Temperature control in the logistics industry plays a vital role, especially when it comes to transporting perishable goods and other cargo. Temperature-controlled transportation ensures that pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs and other temperature-sensitive cargo maintain their quality and integrity throughout the supply chain.
Temperature control in road transportation refers to the process of maintaining a certain temperature range within a container or vehicle to protect sensitive cargo from unwanted temperature fluctuations.
Temperature control is achieved through the use of special equipment such as refrigerated trucks or containers that provide a controlled environment to maintain the quality and freshness of the goods transported. Thanks to temperature regulation, the risk of product deterioration or damage is significantly reduced.
There are several key elements in road logistics activities to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of temperature-controlled, perishable cargo;
Vehicles with Cooling System
Special refrigerated vehicles or refrigerated trailers are used to transport heat-sensitive products. These vehicles are often equipped with advanced cooling systems that can maintain a specific temperature range that can be adjusted to the specific requirements of the cargo.
Temperature Monitoring Systems
Temperature monitoring systems are used to ensure the integrity of the transported product. These systems provide real-time data about the temperature inside the vehicle or container, allowing immediate action to be taken if any deviations occur. An alert can be sent to the driver or logistics manager so that they can take immediate corrective measures.
Cold Chain Management
Cold chain management involves careful coordination of activities throughout the supply chain, from storage to transportation, to maintain desired temperature conditions.
Proper handling, loading, unloading and storage practices are all included in cold chain management throughout the logistics process to minimize temperature fluctuations and ensure product quality.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED TRANSPORTATION?
Cargo and Product Integrity
Maintaining the desired temperature range ensures that perishable products such as fresh produce, medicines or dairy products reach their destination in the best condition. This helps businesses maintain quality standards, reduce waste and meet customer expectations.
A Longer Shelf Life
The shelf life of perishable products can be extended by controlling the temperature during temperature-controlled transportation. This allows businesses to reach distant markets and expand their customer base without compromising product quality or safety.
Transport in accordance with the regulations
Many industries, such as pharmaceuticals and food, have strict regulations regarding temperature control during transportation. Complying with these regulations not only ensures legal compliance but also gains the trust of customers and regulators.
Reduced Losses and Costs
Temperature-controlled transportation reduces losses for businesses by minimizing the risk of product deterioration, damage or rejection. By maintaining the quality of goods, companies also avoid costly product recalls or insurance claims.
THINGS TO BE CONSIDERED IN TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED TRANSPORTATION
Temperature-controlled transportation is a logistics method used to transport products that are very temperature-sensitive (typically pharmaceuticals, food, and biological samples). In this method, the temperatures of the products are constantly monitored and adjusted as per requirement, which maintains the quality and efficiency of the products. Temperature-controlled transportation plays a crucial role in preventing product damage and road damage.
Things to consider in temperature-controlled transportation:
Storage;
It should be ensured that the products are stored in appropriate temperature and humidity conditions in the warehouse. In this regard, in addition to giving importance to factors such as heat insulation and air conditioning in storage, calculations should be made according to the necessary climatic conditions before storage.
PACKAGING;
Packaging of products in accordance with temperature sensitivity is an important factor in temperature-controlled transportation. Properly packaged products will be resistant to heat and moisture insulation, and this is also an important factor against deterioration of the products due to sunlight.
Monitoring and Temperature Sensors;
Monitoring and measuring with temperature sensors during temperature-controlled transportation is an important issue in the transportation of products. Despite different climatic and temperature conditions during the transportation and storage processes of the transported products, the average temperatures of the products provide us with clear information about product quality and product defects.
Logistics;
No matter how effective the measures taken in temperature-controlled transportation are, determining the correct logistics distribution network requires the products to be delivered at the desired time.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION?
Temperature-controlled transportation can be adapted to different types of transportation. At this point, it is useful to mention the concept of logistics. So what is logistics? During commercial activities, a product or service needs to be transported or transferred from one place to another. All these processes, including preparations and transfer, can be considered as logistics activities.
• Air transportation: This type of transportation is generally preferred for sensitive loads that require fast delivery. Special containers are used for temperature control in aircraft.
• Land transportation: Trucks and trains facilitate temperature control in this type of transportation. Sensitive loads can be transported safely and practically by land.
• Railway transportation: It stands out as an alternative option to land transportation. Specially designed containers are preferred for transportation purposes.
• Sea transportation: Large amounts of cargo are generally transported by container ships. Temperature controlled containers are used in sea transportation.
In order for the shipment of products not to be interrupted even for a moment and for a flawless workflow, effective management of compliance conditions and transit permits is required.
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