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Welcome to the ABA Cooltrans News & Blog! Stay updated with the latest news, industry insights, and expert opinions in the logistics and cold chain sector. Our blog features articles on innovative solutions, market trends, and best practices to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving logistics landscape. Whether you're looking for updates on our services, industry knowledge, or tips to optimize your supply chain, you'll find it all here. Join us on this journey to explore the dynamic world of logistics and cold chain management..
08/05/2018, Tuesday
Consumer attitudes are changing, consumer shopping behaviors are changing, and technology is changing. And they’re all about to come together to change the face of retail delivery as we know it. Which means that the logistics world needs to be prepared.
08/05/2018, Tuesday
Cold storage warehouse management is a highly specialized skill. It requires intimate industry knowledge and the ability to make the best use of materials, equipment and facilities. Good cold storage warehouse managers are intimately aware of their frozen product requirements.
08/05/2018, Tuesday
Leave refrigerated produce unwashed in its original packaging or wrapped loosely in a plastic bag. (Exceptions, such as mushrooms and herbs, are noted below.) If your greens seem sandy or dirty—think lettuce from the farmers’ market—rinse and dry them well, then wrap them in a paper towel before placing in a plastic bag.
08/05/2018, Tuesday
The implications of these changes can be seen in ‘rejected loads’. It is estimated by industry analysts that 32% of refrigerated cargo loaded onto refrigerated vehicles is at the wrong temperature at the time of loading. In most cases, the cargo is warmer than requirements dictate.
04/05/2018, Friday
We’re not going to sugarcoat it: Storing fruits and veggies can be daunting. Who hasn’t arrived home from the grocery store loaded down with produce—and the best intentions—only to later find themselves removing stinky, putrefied spinach from the crisper drawer? What a (disgusting) waste!
04/05/2018, Friday
Reefer containers or refrigerated containers are used to transport goods requiring temperature-controlled conditions in transit, such as fruit, vegetables, dairy products and meat. It is fitted with a refrigeration unit which is connected to the carrying ship's electrical power supply.