{"id":895,"date":"2024-02-05T16:25:58","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T15:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cti-fwd.com\/logistics-in-the-transportation-of-perishable-goods\/"},"modified":"2024-07-23T11:47:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T09:47:11","slug":"logistics-in-the-transportation-of-perishable-goods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cti-fwd.com\/en\/news\/logistics-in-the-transportation-of-perishable-goods\/","title":{"rendered":"Logistics in the transportation of perishable goods"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the complex universe of transporting perishable goods<\/strong>, ensuring a quality service to preserve the original characteristics of the goods in transit is essential. This responsibility requires, in logistics management<\/strong>, a precise combination of organization<\/strong> and attention<\/strong> to detail.<\/p>\n

Rigorous control<\/strong> during transportation<\/strong> is crucial to protect the goods not only from potential errors in managing the storage temperature<\/strong> but also from inadequate temporal<\/strong> and environmental factors<\/strong>. Let’s look specifically at the aspects that should not be underestimated in the logistics of transportation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Shipping perishable goods<\/h2>\n

Maintaining controlled temperature<\/strong> throughout the entire logistics journey<\/strong> is fundamental to preserve the quality of the goods<\/strong>. Moreover, minimizing the exposure time<\/strong> of goods to suboptimal conditions is important to prevent premature deterioration<\/strong>. Therefore, managing transit time<\/strong> is essential to maintain the freshness of the goods, especially in international shipments, where the journey might involve different modes of transport.<\/p>\n

C.T.I.<\/strong>, as a company also specialized in international freight transport<\/strong>, ensures that each phase of the transport process<\/strong> is managed with the utmost precision<\/strong> and timeliness<\/strong>, offering a continuous and efficient exchange of information<\/a> regarding the status of the goods and the shipment.<\/p>\n

Only through careful supervision<\/strong> of every variable is it possible to ensure that perishable goods<\/strong> reach their destination in optimal conditions, without undergoing changes or damage, and without releasing toxic<\/strong> and harmful substances<\/strong> into the environment.<\/p>\n

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International regulations for the transportation of perishable goods<\/h2>\n

The international regulations<\/strong> for the transportation of perishable goods<\/strong> are governed by the European Agreement known as the “ATP Agreement<\/a>“. This agreement was developed in the context of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and aims to establish uniform standards for the transportation of perishable goods across international borders.<\/p>\n

In addition to the ATP Agreement<\/strong>, there may be specific regulations in force in individual countries or regions. Operators in the field must comply with relevant local<\/strong> and international regulations<\/strong> to ensure legal compliance and the safety of transporting perishable goods.<\/p>\n

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ATP: essential certification for the transportation of perishable goods<\/h2>\n

The main objective of the ATP Agreement<\/strong> is to ensure that vehicles are equipped with adequate equipment to maintain the required temperature<\/strong> during the transportation of food products<\/strong>, pharmaceuticals, or other goods subject to deterioration<\/strong> due to thermal variations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The ATP regulation<\/strong> provides a specific classification of vehicles<\/strong>, indicating 4 types of specific transport means:<\/p>\n

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  1. Isothermal<\/strong>: equipped with thermally insulating walls<\/strong> that limit heat exchange between inside and outside;<\/li>\n
  2. Refrigerating<\/strong>: with the aid of a cold source<\/strong>, they maintain the necessary temperature inside the empty body;<\/li>\n
  3. Refrigerators<\/strong>: equipped with a cooling system<\/strong> that allows lowering the temperature inside the body, keeping it constant when the external temperature is too high;<\/li>\n
  4. Heaters<\/strong>: equipped with a heating device<\/strong> that allows raising the temperature inside the body, keeping it active for at least 12 hours. The internal body temperature is never below 12\u00b0.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Technologies for monitoring perishable goods<\/h2>\n

    The joint implementation of advanced technologies<\/strong> allows logistics operators to create a controlled<\/strong> and safe transportation environment for perishable goods<\/strong> even during the longest journeys. Let’s look at some of these technologies:<\/p>\n