Cold Chain Logistics Singapore

Refrigerated Trucking

Cold chain logistics involves the transportation of temperature-sensitive goods. The quality of the shipment is protected by using careful logistical planning and specialised thermal and refrigerator packaging methods.

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Types of Goods Transported Through a Cold Chain

  • Food and beverages

    e.g. Fruits, vegetables, dairy, and poultry

  • Medical goods

    e.g. Vaccines, pharmaceutical products, tissue samples meant for medical research

  • Other temperature-sensitive items

    e.g. Plants, photographic film, paint, and electrical components

Types of Cold Chain Transportation

Air freight is the transportation of goods via an air carrier. It is one of the quickest shipping methods and is suitable for transporting goods with a short shelf life.

To protect the integrity of the cargo, goods transported via air freight are insulated with items like thermal blankets and dry ice.

Temperature Standards for Cold Chain Logistics

Here is a list of the most common temperature standards in cold chain logistics.

  • Deep freeze (-28°C – -30°C)

Used when transporting items like seafood, meat, and ice cream

  • Frozen (-16°C to – 20°C)

Used when transporting frozen meat and certain types of produce

  • Chill (2°C – 4°C)

Used when transporting fresh produce like fruits and vegetables, certain dairy products, and fresh meat

  • Pharma (2°C – 8°C)

Used when transporting medical goods like medicines and vaccines

  • Cool chain (12°C – 14°C)

Used when transporting fresh produce, processed food, and over-the-counter drugs

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Components of a Cold Chain

This refers to the facilities such as temperature-controlled warehouses used to store the goods before it gets transported.

Types of Cold Chain Technologies

Some types of cold chain technologies include

  • Dry ice

    Dry ice is an effective chilling agent that keeps the shipment frozen for an extended time. It is used when shipping items like medicine and food over a long distance.

  • Reefers

    Reefers are temperature-controlled transport units such as trucks, vans, or trailers. These vehicles are insulated and can be used to either keep cargo cool or warm.

  • Eutectic plates

    Eutectic plates are filled with a cooling liquid that can be reused. They help to keep temperatures constant for a short period.

  • Quilts

    Quilts are insulated pieces that keep the shipment at a constant temperature for a limited time. They are a great choice for short-haul shipment.

  • Liquid nitrogen

    Liquid nitrogen is used to keep cargo frozen for a long time and is primarily used when transporting biologics like tissue samples.

  • Gel packs

    Gel packs are packages filled with a refrigerant gel designed to keep temperatures low. They are often used in shipping medical products.

Cold Chain Logistics Process

  • 1. Picking up of goods

    We will arrange for your goods to be picked up and transported to a cold storage facility.

  • 2. Storage of the goods

    Your items will be moved to a temperature-controlled facility before we prepare it for shipping.

  • 3. Preparing the goods

    We ensure that your cargo is properly insulated and packaged before it gets shipped.

  • 4. Shipping out the cargo

    Once the shipment has been prepared, we will then arrange for the shipping of your cargo to its destination.

Why choose M&P International Freights?

Experienced team

Since our inception in 2006, we have accumulated over 14 years of experience in providing our customers with high-quality logistical services.

Apart from cold chain logistics, some of the other services we offer include warehousing and cargo insurance.

Customer satisfaction guaranteed

We are committed to ensuring that our customers enjoy unparalleled levels of services.

That is why we assign each customer to a personal M&P consultant to guide them along every step of the way and answer any queries they might have.

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