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Cold Chain Basics with Andy Bahr

The Logistics of Logistics

Documentation. Food transported in bulk, where the food touches the walls of the vehicle (Example: juices). Packaged foods not fully enclosed by a container (Example: fresh produce). Food that require temperature control for safety (Example: beef). Monitor controls to ensure they are done. Cold Chain Basics.

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Consumer Packaged Goods: How CPG Shipping Works

GoShip Blog

As one of the most shipped items through LTL shipping, consumer packaged goods (CPG) continue to set the standard for freight services offered worldwide. What is Consumer Packaging? To start, let’s get to know CPGs or Consumer Packaged Goods. Some examples of CPGs are personal hygiene products, food, beverages, and cosmetics.

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Five Keys to Cold Chain Success with Tyler Hildebrand

The Logistics of Logistics

FSMA applies to: Food transported in bulk, where the food touches the walls of the vehicle (Example: juices). Packaged foods not fully enclosed by a container (Example: fresh produce). Food that require temperature control for safety (Example: beef). Packaging is another key component of the cold chain.

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13 Warehouse Types: Definitions, Functions & Examples

Conger

Plenty of examples of warehousing. No need to hire, train, and manage staff as the warehouse owner is responsible for these. Perhaps the most prominent fulfillment center example is Amazon’s fulfillment centers. No need to train employees on equipment or software since the warehouse provides management services.

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Hazmat Products Shipping Tutorial for Ecommerce Businesses

Ship Monk

While you may not be in the business of selling combustible materials, like lithium for example, all sorts of toys, electronics, and household items contain lithium-ion batteries, from cordless toothbrushes to vaping devices. But you do need to make sure that everyone has the proper training and certification to handle hazmat products.

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Shipping Hazardous Materials: Mistakes to Avoid

Trinity Logistics

Currently, hazmat regulation penalties are: Maximum civil penalty violation is $84,424 per day, per violation, Maximum civil penalty violation that results in death, serious illness, severe injury, or large destruction of property is $196,992 per day, per violation, Civil penalty for a violation of hazardous training is $508 per employee, per day.

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Freight Claims 101

Blue Grace Logistics

Submitting a freight claim for damaged cargo requires proper documentation of essential shipment details. The four main documents when submitting a freight claim include: The Bill of Lading (BOL) – This form acts as a record of details of the shipment and a contract between the freight carrier and shipper.

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