From early on, one of the most curial things that the shipper deals with is the delivery of fresh products to the customers. Temperature-controlled shipment is a key factor for the shipment of fresh products to your customer’s doorstep. It is done by controlling the temperature during the transportation of goods from when it leaves the facility to when it is delivered to the customer. A temperature-controlled shipment ensures the freshness of the goods as some products have a limited lifespan.

Shippers have overcome many challenges to serve the customers fresh food. Earlier on, when there was no advancement in technology, people used to rely on natural facts to keep away the food from rotting such as using salt while packaging meat to keep it safe from rotting. But as the world evolves there is a great evolution in technology which allows for more control.

Temperature-controlled shipping addresses all the factors to ensure the freshness of products, such as the product’s packaging, temperature, humidity, and the storing of the products. Although complex, it is worth serving the customers fresh products. Working on all the packaging factors of the food company can increase the lifespan of the food and make it fresher for a longer period. Products which easily start to smell and spoil are fruits and vegetables and will if the packaging is not good and there is no consideration for the temperature change.

What is the work of temperature-controlled shipping?

Temperature-controlled shipping uses advanced technologies to manage the temperature, humidity, and many more factors during shipment of specific products. Temperature-controlled shipping controls the climatic environment of the product during shipping and provides a suitable environment for the products to last longer. You must be aware that each product has different temperature requirements which must be met to make sure it is unaffected by negative factors.

Here are some of the main elements to preserving a food packet:

Coolants: Coolants are an excellent solution for food that can be frozen under a different temperature. The coolants manage the temperature of the products package and ensure the safety of the product. It can also be inserted inside the foam container.

Packaging : Many shippers pack their products in an effective way such as using polyurethane which is highly insulated and maintains the exterior temperature of the products.

Climate control system : A climate control system allows management of the goods such their temperature, humidity, etc. A climate control system reduces the cost of insinuating the package in order to reach its destination. This process is used if it gets difficult to keep the products fresh with coolants and packaging.

Some of the products that require temperature-controlled shipping

There are numerous products in the market that require specific temperatures to keep the products fresh and in good shape. Some of the products are highlighted below:

Root vegetables: Some vegetables like potatoes and carrots require temperature-controlled shipping to preserve their quality. In this case, they require a temperature between 4-12 degrees Celsius.

Leafy greens: Leafy greens are highly perishable and need to be carefully handled during transportation to increase their lifespan. Foods such as spinach and kale must be shipped above 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Soft fruits : Tomatoes and others fruits require a temperature of near-freezing to maintain their freshness.