Temperature-controlled transport is ideal for hauling goods that need to be kept at cold or frozen temperatures. Some examples of temperature-controlled items include chilled or frozen foods (such as dairy products that could spoil if kept in warm conditions), flowers that are liable to wilting, and pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
At best, if these products are not temperature-controlled they may decrease in quality or become less effective. At worse, it could lead to severe health problems and liabilities for the supplier. This is why procuring reliable temperature-controlled haulage is so important.
How Temp-Controlled Transport Works
Temperature-controlled transport can take the form of refrigerated vehicles, such as MI Transport’s Arctic lorry, and/or temperature-controlled packaging which uses insulation, cold-packs or electric refrigeration to maintain a consistent temperature. Most temperature-controlled goods are kept between 2 and 8oC to ensure the quality of the goods is not compromised.
There are areas of the transportation process that pose risks to temperature-controlled goods. If the goods are temporarily stored in warehouses without refrigeration, the shipments take a long time to be unloaded, or if there are delays during transportation with unrefrigerated vehicles, this can compromise the temperature of the products.
To combat this, there are legal standards and regulations that must be abided when shipping temperature-controlled goods.
These include:
- Setting operational directives for all parties involved in transportation
- Constructing a smooth and effective transport network that maintains temperature-controlled conditions
- Maintaining appropriate handling of temperature-controlled items (including during inspection)
- Monitoring the temperature and location of the cold chain shipping containers.
At MI Transport, we can provide a refrigerated lorry with a max weight of 26,000kg, allowing us to assist with even very large deliveries. We also pride ourselves on our quick service and adaptability, so you can rely on us to deliver your goods at the optimal temperature and right on time.
To learn more about our refrigerated logistics and other haulage services, get in touch by emailing  info@mitransportltd.co.uk.