STU Supply Chain - Global Logistics and International Shipping

Planning is crucial for fresh goods logistics. Even if a company has built the perfect production line, it still cannot guarantee the quality of the product delivered if it does not stay fresh on its way to market. Therefore, for product segments with short shelf life, their supply chains must focus on the best way to transport them safely in order to minimize hassles. Know Your Cargo  Freshness is the most important goal in the shipping process. Fresh commodities need to be transported under optimal conditions to ensure that they reach their destination in the best possible condition. Fresh commodities can be broadly classified as: Refrigerated Cargo   Refrigerated cargoes are commodities that need to be transported in an environment above the critical freezing temperature of the goods. Some refrigerated cargoes have different product characteristics and factors that affect their shelf life and have higher requirements for freshness. Other commodities have a relatively short ...

Demand for shipping fresh food by sea is twice as high as for other products, Delurie Shipping analysts have found. Reefers, or refrigerated containers, can keep food fresh for up to a month or more, facilitating distributors' ability to ship fresh products like orange juice and lobster around the world. In the past, only large banana dealers like Chiquita Brands International have been able to pay for large refrigerated bays on cargo ships, purchasing space to transport bananas. In addition, the increasing wealth of populations around the world, particularly in Asia, has fueled demand for higher-value foods. For the growing middle class, basic foods such as rice are no longer enough to satisfy their needs. They need more fruits, vegetables, and fresh meats, which will facilitate the entire industry to transport more products that require refrigerated management. Reefer containers account for 7% of total container volume, but demand has been increasing at an average annual growth r...

This is where reefer containers come in handy. In this article, STU Supply Chain explain the purpose and benefits of reefer containers for transporting cargo. Here is the content list: ·  What is Reefer Container? ·  Reefer Containers for Cargo Transportation ·  Features and Benefits of Reefer Containers ·  Working Principle of Reefer Container ·  Reefer Container Temperature Requirements for Perishable goods ·  The Future of Green Shipping  What is Reefer Container? Reefer containers are one of the seven types of shipping containers used in freight forwarding. They look almost identical to regular containers, but function as containers that can control the temperature of the cargo. This makes them ideal for transporting goods such as pharmaceuticals, fruits, meat, fish and flowers.   Reefer Containers for Cargo Transportation Since the introduction of refrigerated containers in the 1960s, they have revolutionized the way perishable goods are tran...