Archive for the ‘Temperature Controlled’ Category
Best Practices for Short Hold Warehouse Operations
Posted on March 28th, 2019With limited space available for “Short Hold” freight, being stored for short periods at a time, it is important to be efficient in utilizing that time and space. Require carrier appointments to minimize surprises and plan the docks accordingly. Re-slot positions as necessary to reduce time spent looking for freight […]
Proper Transport of Fresh Produce: Sanitation
Posted on March 22nd, 2019Proper transport of fresh produce from farm to market reduces the potential for microbial contamination. Within the transportation chain, it is the responsibility of all parties involved to communicate and maintain the quality and safety of the produce while in transit. Cross-Contamination Every time a product gets moved, there is […]
Short-Term-Hold or Short-Hold Storage
Posted on March 15th, 2019Cross-docking is the practice of unloading freight and reloading them for transport to the next destination, with little to no storage in between trips. This is typically done to bring in loads from different points of origin to consolidate onto fewer trucks for delivery to a final destination, or to […]
Daylight Savings and Truck Driver Schedules
Posted on March 8th, 2019Truck drivers need to be aware of how the Daylight Savings Time (DST) affects his or her sleep schedule and driver log times. The regulations state a 14 hour workday, 11 hour driving time and 10 hour off duty / sleeper berth. The time is counted by the number of […]
The Importance of Cross-Docking
Posted on March 1st, 2019Why Would Anyone Need to Use Cross-Docking? Inventory storage takes up space in warehouses, and costs businesses money to use. Oftentimes, storage is necessary, especially large inventory runs, anticipated demand spikes, timeliness etc. These demands show the importance of cross-docking and the benefits it brings. By having Just in Time […]
Mixing Produce in Reefer LTL: Factors to Consider
Posted on February 21st, 2019What else needs to be considered in transporting product other than proper temperature management? A major factor to consider is having a truck with a mixed load of produce that affect each others aromas and flavors. The perfect storm is brewing if the carrier is unaware of the nuances of […]
The Transportation of Chocolate
Posted on February 14th, 2019Happy Valentine’s Day! Last year, we took a look at the supply chain of flowers for Valentine’s Day. Ever wonder how to properly transport all that lovely chocolate you see on the shelves at your local shop? Melting Point The melting point for chocolate is slightly under the human body […]
Maintaining Proper Transit Temperatures: Produce
Posted on February 1st, 2019Shelf life, shelf life, shelf life! Produce has an interesting mix of factors to consider before mapping out a truck, especially if there will be different types of produce in the same load. Even though transportation takes only a few days of shelf life of produce that could be a […]
The Refrigerated (Reefer) LTL Shipment: What it Takes
Posted on January 24th, 2019Temperature Controlled reefer LTL shipments are a little more complex than regular dry LTL shipments due to the sensitivity of the freight for temperature and transit time requirements. What Are Refrigerated LTL Shipments? A refrigerated LTL shipment is a less than truckload (LTL) of goods that need to be […]
What is Temperature Controlled Freight Shipping?
Posted on January 14th, 2019Temperature controlled freight shipping is the transport of goods that are sensitive to climate conditions, and require special handling and storage to maintain stable temperatures from dock to dock. With temperature controlled shipping (Sometimes referred to as climate controlled shipping), goods must be kept at a certain temperature from the […]