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While globalization has made the relative distance between regions of the world much smaller, the physical separation of these same regions is still a very important reality. The greater the physical separation, the more likely freight can be damaged in one of the complex transport operations involved. Some goods can be damaged by shocks while others can be damaged by undue temperature variations.
For a range of goods labeled as perishables, particularly food (produces), their quality degrades with time since they maintain chemical reactions which rate can be mostly mitigated with lower temperatures. It takes time and coordination to efficiently move a shipment and every delay can have negative consequences, notably if this cargo is perishable.
To ensure that cargo does not become damaged or compromised throughout this process, businesses in the fresh food industries are increasingly relying on the cold chain, a thing that Redline Groupe proudly offers to their customers.
The cold chain has the following impacts:
- Global. Specialization of agricultural functions permitting the transport of temperature sensitive food products to distant markets.
- Regional. Can support the specialization of production and economies of scale in distribution.
- Local. Timely distribution to the final consumer of perishables, namely grocery stores and restaurants.
Cold chain storage
- Wheeled storage. A conventional method where reefers are placed on chassis which are moved to a parking area where each parking slot has a electric reefer plug.
- Stacked storage. Using yard equipment such as reachstackers to stack reefers up to three in height. It allows for higher densities, but requires more equipment and labor.
- Rack storage. An emerging method taking place at high throughput terminals where land can be scarce. The reefers are stored and stacked into rack systems that can hold between 20 and 30 reefers.
The cold chain is thus a science, a technology, and a process. It is a science since it requires an understanding of the chemical and biological processes linked with perishability. It is a technology since it relies on physical means to ensure appropriate temperature conditions along the supply chain. It is a process since a series of tasks must be performed to prepare, store, transport and monitor temperature-sensitive products. The main elements of a cold chain involve:
- Cooling systems. Bringing commodities such as food to the appropriate temperature for processing, storage, and transportation.
- Cold storage. Providing facilities for the storage of goods over a predefined period of time, either waiting to be ship to a distant market, at an intermediary location for processing and distribution and close to the market for distribution.
- Cold transport. Having conveyances available to move goods while maintaining a stable temperature and humidity conditions as well as protecting their integrity.
- Cold processing and distribution. Providing facilities for the transformation and processing of goods as well as ensuring sanitary conditions. Consolidating and deconsolidation loads (crates, boxes, pallets) for distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still open questions?
With our truck fleet, we can serve the Moroccan and European destinations, and without collaborators, we can transport your goods worldwide, by sea, air and combined transport your goods will be delivered at a time and with all the care required to preserve the quality of your shipment.
We are focused on the transport and logistics for the perishables sector, we are proud to ensure to our clients that we know all the whereabouts of this segment.
We provide trucks as client requests, roadworthy vehicles of last generation euro6 trucks fully equipped with temperature control and monitoring sensors, GPS and tracking with the geo-fencing system so our clients can have the needed information on the go and in real-time during the journey.
We use Temptale, and inside the trailer temperature sensor to keep you updated and with tracking of the temperature during the whole journey. Also, we strictly forbid our drivers to use any other cooling method than the continuous, no stat/stop nor automatic cooling modes are allowed.
Your request for quotation will be answered within 24h after we receive it, a full estimate with a cost break-down and operational options will be sent to you.
You benefit from our experience in delivering effective solutions to the complex global supply chains of some of the world’s biggest corporations.
You benefit from every innovation, whether it involves a simple extension to our Air and Ocean Freight products, whether it means a development in warehousing.
All of which explains why you’ll find the team of outstanding support at TransCargo ready to apply their passion for solutions in support of your business.