GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

For instance, electronics can be influenced by gravitational forces, temperature, or movement of the truck during transit, and these can cause damage to delicate components. Read on to discover proven tips and best shipping practices you can turn to to keep the electronics safe during transit. Tips for Shipping Electronics .

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 9, 2021

As fresh produce is transported only through refrigerated trucks, the temperature-controlled capacity begins to tighten, and freight rates increase sometimes as much as 30%. Tips for shipping fresh produce: How to ship frozen food. Regardless of the circumstances, greenery and veggies are always in high demand during this time.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 22, 2020

The 7 Warehouse Processes and how to Safeguard Them. A current best practice is to check the temperature of each employee with a non-contact digital thermometer before allowing him/her to set foot in the warehouse. . Further temperature checks before employees leave work are also advisable. 1) Receiving.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

While the increased freight demand during produce season affects all markets, produce shippers and those with other temperature-controlled products are hit the hardest. Yet, produce shippers that make use of these suggested tips have a better chance of finding capacity and keeping their costs manageable. Do they have that experience?

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WorkWave

MARCH 22, 2023

Time To Read: 5 minutes As restaurants and food delivery services look to stay competitive, one of the most important aspects they must consider is how to keep food hot for delivery. But with the right containers, tips, and technologies, you can ensure your customers receive their meals steaming hot every time.

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Freight Center

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

If you’re planning to ship perishable cargo, such as food, flowers, medications or other temperature-sensitive items, then you’ll be needing temperature-controlled or refrigerated shipping services. You want to be sure you understand the temperature needs of your freight before you ship it.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

Temperature control is key, and timing is everything. If the temperature rises even a little, it can mean the difference between a perfectly preserved product and one that’s spoiled. Let’s dive into the frosty world of frozen food logistics and learn how to ensure your goods stay frozen from farm to table.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2017

If you’ve made the jump to operating your own equipment, then you need to know a few things about how to maintain these road beasts. Truckload Carriers: 6 Tips for Tractor-Trailer Maintenance. Changes in temperature can have major effects on your tires, causing them to over or under-inflate. Check your Oil.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2017

Protecting your capital assets from overheating requires air flow management, temperature control, efficient energy consumption and a way to keep computer technology cool… constantly. Internal temperature. The internal temperature of your industrial computer cabinet should not drop below +35 o C. Heat is the tip of the iceberg.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 2, 2024

Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. The increase is due in part to La Nina and warmer ocean temperatures. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends Nov.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Read on to learn six fleet management tips to help you manage your fleet effectively and keep it in top shape. The question is, how often do you check your tire pressure. You see tire pressure and air temperature acting on tire pressure affect tire wear, fuel mileage, and overall vehicle handling.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 22, 2021

This is affecting all markets but produce and other temperature-controlled products are being hit the hardest. These factors lead to an increase in rates, not only for the shippers who need trucks with temperature control but for a majority of shippers across other modes and regions as well. Do they have that experience?

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Maintaining the Temperature-Control During Transportation . Hence, drivers must ensure the temperature in the vehicle is well-suited to the perishable goods at all times to preserve their integrity and ensure they remain usable on arrival. . Monitoring the Temperature During Transportation . Delivering Perishables on Time .

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In the past, drivers were able to transport perishable products mainly during the winter season due to lack of temperature-controlled containers. What makes extreme weather such trouble for supply chains is that it is unpredictable and can come in many forms including flooding, storms, and freezing temperatures.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 25, 2021

The need for well below freezing storage temperatures necessitates the need for specialized equipment, specifically reefer units. As COVID-19 vaccines are manufactured and subsequently delivered, the need for well below freezing storage temperatures necessitates the need for specialized equipment, specifically reefer units.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Get 15 tips for improving warehouse safety. How to Measure Warehouse Safety. How Safe Are Warehouses? 15 Warehouse Safety Tips. How to Measure Warehouse Safety. Otherwise, how will you know if things got better, worse, or stayed the same? 15 Warehouse Safety Tips. Let’s dive in! Table of Contents.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 4, 2024

Temperatures are not the only things expected to rise this spring and summer. April has been designated as Distracted Driving Month to educate drivers about distractions and how to practice good distracted-driving safety habits. Penske offers these additional distracted driving tips: Turn off all unnecessary devices. Plan ahead.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2021

The need for well below freezing storage temperatures necessitates the need for specialized equipment, specifically reefer units. As COVID-19 vaccines are manufactured and subsequently delivered, the need for well below freezing storage temperatures necessitates the need for specialized equipment, specifically reefer units.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

In this article, we share five expert tips on the cheapest ways to ship your packages in 2022 and save money in your business. These boxes are sturdier, lighter, and more resistant to moisture and sudden temperature changes than regular cardboard boxes. We also examine shipments and offer practical advice on how to further save costs.

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 15, 2018

For more information, tips, and things to consider from a carrier perspective, we’ve spoken with well-known freighter operator Volga-Dnepr to better understand their needs when transporting oversized cargo. Some cargo may have environmental sensitives, such as temperature and air pressure. Size, Weight and Dimensions.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 31, 2021

Some tips for managing returns are: . A reliable fleet of vehicles, possibly with branding; Temperature-controlled environments, if necessary; Security measures for vehicles and connection points; Experienced and licensed drivers; Route planning software ; Constant, two-way communication with drivers.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction. How to Improve Lighting Control It’s common for warehouse spaces to sit under artificial lighting even when or where it’s not strictly necessary. Is Our Warehouse Insulated Sufficiently?

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2021

Four essential tips to help improve cold storage and transportation in the supply chain. What Are The Challenges Of Temperature-Controlled Logistics? Comprehensive process control: temperature, traceability, and stock movements. How to mitigate the risk that this entails? from 2019 to $23.1 billion by the year 2027.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

How cold storage works. How to choose a cold storage warehouse. Tips for working safely in cold storage warehouses. How Big Is the Cold Storage Industry? How Cold Is a Chilled Warehouse? How Many Types of Cold Storage Are There? How to Choose a Cold Storage Warehouse. Let's dive in! Table of Contents.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 1, 2020

Each fresh produce or perishable product has a specific shipping requirement, like the mode of transportation to be used, type of container, temperature settings, and the transit time it can tolerate. The temperature needs of the product while in transit. How long it remains fresh and fit for consumption.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Some Tips for Multi-Warehouse Network Planning. Do your products need any form of control in the storage environment (frozen goods, temperature control?). It includes some questions to answer in determining the number of warehouses required in a network, and their optimal locations. Are your products subject to seasonality?

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Before you begin LTL shipping, you need to be familiar with what it is and how to use it. This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. How to optimize LTL shipping? What is LTL freight?

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Penske Move Ahead

JULY 17, 2019

With summer in full swing, bright sun-filled days bring with them the promise of warmer temperatures and increased humidity, conditions that can affect bodies and vehicles alike. Penske has assembled some tips to help you keep your body and your fleet safe during periods of extreme summer heat. Avoid strenuous activities.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

So let’s move on and look at how to do it. Before we get too deep into the how-to part of this guide, it might be time to head off any potential misconceptions about a couple of terms you will often hear slotting experts discuss. Now that we’ve covered the “what” and “why” of warehouse product slotting, let’s progress to the “how.”

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

One critical aspect of equipment selection is that the designer has an expert understanding of the equipment and technology available, and knows how to apply them. But here is a tip… Be cautious when dealing with international customers, whose cultural or religious beliefs may drive specific requirements. A Bonus Tip to Take Onboard.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 10, 2023

Summer heat is great for beachgoers, ice cream parlors, and pool parties, but not all celebrate the sunshine when higher temperatures set in. If you own an ecommerce brand with products that can be negatively affected by warmer temperatures, then shipping in hot weather can be a hazard. Well, maybe a little lol.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Based on scientific research, we already know that rising global temperatures seriously harm the ecosystem and our planet, with dire repercussions for all living things. How to calculate carbon footprint? Thankfully, worries over carbon footprint reduction are growing each time.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2025

We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy labour cost reduction. How to Improve Lighting Control It’s common for warehouse spaces to sit under artificial lighting even when or where it’s not strictly necessary. Is Our Warehouse Insulated Sufficiently?

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Airfreight Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

For more information, tips, and things to consider from a carrier perspective, we’ve spoken with well-known freighter operator Volga-Dnepr to better understand their needs when transporting oversized cargo. Some cargo may have environmental sensitives, such as temperature and air pressure. Size, Weight and Dimensions.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 16, 2022

These should be people that you trust and have a good understanding of how to help you. Make note of these accommodations and how to use them in your personal assessment. This way, if someone needs to assist you, they have a point of reference on how to do so effectively. Preparedness for Specific Weather Events. Extreme Cold.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 4, 2024

Temperatures are not the only things expected to rise this spring and summer. April has been designated as Distracted Driving Month to educate drivers about distractions and how to practice good distracted-driving safety habits. Penske offers these additional distracted driving tips: Turn off all unnecessary devices. Plan ahead.

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Conger

JANUARY 17, 2023

They can also withstand extremely low temperatures without failing, making them ideal for outdoor applications. How to Determine if Lithium-Ion Is the Right Fit In material handling operations, efficiency and productivity are 2 important keys to success. Table of Contents Is It Worth It to Buy Lithium Forklift Batteries?

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