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.
Types of Goods Transported Through a Cold Chain
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
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
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.