One variable among many in supply chain logistics is the necessity to keep some goods cool. Companies equip train cars, cargo ships, and trucks and vans to keep the cold in and the heat out when transporting goods over long distances. However, there are a few specific van types that vary according to shipment needs. […]
Transitioning perishable, temperature-sensitive products from one place to another is difficult. Every link in the cold supply chain, from manufacturing or harvesting to delivery to a store, needs to hold to ensure the product doesn’t spoil. Too often, the loading process, when workers expose goods to uneven temperatures, presents the biggest threat to the cold […]
Fishers catch seafood product, workers process and clean the product, then prepare the product for shipment. Fish, crab, lobster, and other perishable seafood often spend hours out of the ocean before reaching their trucks, upping the urgency for proper and expedient shipment. Compared to other products shipped via the cold supply chain, fresh seafood has […]
