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The Role of Temperature-Controlled Logistics at NJ Ports — Keeping Cool Under Pressure

ECW

Keeping perishable goods freshfrom farm to fork or lab to patienthinges on a well-oiled temperature-controlled logistics system, making it a lifeline for industries like food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. maintaining the integrity of temperature-sensitive cargo is critical.

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Cold Chain Basics with Andy Bahr

The Logistics of Logistics

Documentation. Food that require temperature control for safety (Example: beef). A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain for perishable food products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals in order to maintain their quality and increase their shelf-life. Temperature sensing technologies like Tive.

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How to Choose the Right Port for Your Freight: A Practical Guide for Shippers

ECW

This matters more if you’re importing goods with strict documentation or complex regulatory requirements. This includes: Temperature-controlled storage Hazardous materials handling Heavy lift or breakbulk capabilities Enhanced security protocols Each port has its own specialization. Savannah is known for refrigerated cargo.

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The Internet of Trucking (IoT) with Tapan Chaudhari

The Logistics of Logistics

Temperature sensors inside the trailer of temperature-controlled shipments. The sensors enable drivers and carriers to document the temperature from pick-up to delivery. The sensors can also proactively alert drivers and dispatchers of temperature excursions.

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Navigating the complexities of cross-border freight

Freight Waves

Cross-border compliance Cross-border shipping comes with its own complex ecosystem of customs regulations, trade documentation and security programs like the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT).

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Five Keys to Cold Chain Success with Tyler Hildebrand

The Logistics of Logistics

A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain for perishable food products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals in order to maintain their quality and increase their shelf-life. Food that require temperature control for safety (Example: beef). Refrigerated storage refers to the storing of goods in a reduced temperature atmosphere.

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Sending Documents to UWT? Document Imaging Tips for Drivers

United World Transporation

Every day, brokers receive hundreds of documents, and they come from various sources. As drivers know, one of the primary sources of documents is from their mobile phones. Smartphones offer drivers more flexibility with sending documents than ever before. Digitizing Documents. are grouped together.