REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT - the main thing you need to know
REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT - the main thing you need to know
The first refrigerated truck started operating in the 1940s. Installations and technology for refrigerated transport nowadays is possible in any type of transport - sea, land, air and even courier shipments. Today, modern trucks have the latest cooling systems and ensure that food will always reach its destination in perfect condition. In addition, we work with qualified companies and very well-trained drivers to hygienically handle sensitive food products.
In the food area, fast deliveries with 24-hour service are crucial. It does not matter whether the company you are looking for has the necessary methods for refrigerated transport, and whether it has the knowledge and training in its implementation. The freight forwarder must be able to provide you with convenient refrigerated transport, accurate delivery schedule.
What we need to know about refrigerated transport
Refrigerated transport is related to the transportation and logistics of frozen and perishable foods. Their transportation by refrigerated transport is carried out in accordance with the Agreement on the International Transport of Perishable Foodstuffs and Special Vehicles, which regulates the rules for the transportation of perishable foodstuffs in order to preserve their quality. The agreement defines the following requirements for transportation: to means of transport; to the distinctive signs of the specially equipped; to special equipment; to the temperature in the means of transport during transport.
Usually the temperature of storage and transportation during refrigerated transport is not higher than -18 ° С, and if necessary it can be increased by up to 3 ° С. Temperature measuring devices during transportation are called thermographs. The thermographs can be installed in the refrigerated van itself or in the driver's cab. In the case of transport of dangerous goods under special temperature conditions or goods very sensitive to temperature changes, an additional refrigeration system is installed in the vehicles, which, if necessary, takes over the functions of the main
The main purpose of refrigerated transport is to preserve the condition of the products. The following are transported by refrigerated transport: quick-frozen foods; chilled food products - meat, seafood and dairy products, eggs, agricultural products and others; non-food products - medical materials and pharmaceuticals.
Grand Logistics can provide you with good transport solutions for domestic and international refrigerated transport. You can count on us for fixed delivery times, because we know how important this is for your business.
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