COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS

A Cool Chain is described as a logistics process where temperature sensitive cargo will maintain integrity through multi-modal movement and kept in required temperature range facilities to ensure 100% quality, efficacy and customer satisfaction.

It extend and ensure the shelf life of products such as fresh agricultural produce, seafood, frozen food, chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs.

Cold chain retains the longevity of product characteristics, active ingredients, freshness, nutritive value.

THE MAJOR COLD CHAIN TECHNOLOGIES

Dry ice

Solid carbon dioxide, is about -80°C and is capable of keeping a shipment frozen for an extended period of time.

It’s used for the shipping of pharmaceuticals, dangerous goods and foodstuffs.

Dry ice does not melt, instead it sublimates when it comes in contact with air.

Reefers

It’s a Generic name for a temperature controlled container, which can be a van, small truck, a semi or a standard ISO container.

Perishable or temperature sensitive items are carried in refrigerated containers (called "reefers").