If you transport goods which need refrigeration storage equipment, it is essential that you have a business continuity plan in place. Without this it is a possibility that your company could lose sales, money, customers and reputation.
Consider, for example, the recent problems caused in Europe by the volcanic ash cloud. Air traffic was grounded and delayed for a number of weeks and the impact was dramatic. Companies which needed to transport climate controlled containers in Europe had to think of alternative ways to move goods around.
Many temperature-sensitive items such as pharmaceuticals, for example, must be strictly kept at a very specific temperature, otherwise they may become less useful which can have a significant impact on finances as well as reputation, not to mention of course potentially on people's health.
Although air transport is the fastest method of getting temperature controlled products from one place to another, as the above scenario demonstrates, there are instances where this may not be possible and there absolutely has to be a contingency plan in place and alternative, sustainable methods of transportation are essential to consider.
Temperature controlled containers, such as pharmaceutical cold stores, are purpose-designed and built to transport high-value products which must be stored at a specific temperature. Examples include vaccines and other drugs. The climate controlled containers are made from refrigerated containers which have been modified. This means that the cold store can easily be shipped anywhere in the world.
For added peace of mind, you are able to monitor the temperature in your climate controlled units remotely.
This is absolutely essential as any change in temperature can spoil products. The remote monitoring systems mean that you can log in via the internet and ensure your products are still being stored in exactly the right conditions.
It is also essential that you have a back-up in place for your refrigeration system. When high-value items like pharmaceuticals and vaccines are being transported, it is advisable to use two independent refrigeration systems. This means that in the unlikely event that one should fail, the other Plan B refrigerator will kick in, so that, crucially, there is no break in refrigeration.
When choosing the company that will provide your refrigeration containers, it is advisable to work with a firm which specialises in shipping containers and also which has experience in your particular industry, such as pharmaceuticals.
If there was another event such as the volcanic ash cloud, do you have a contingency plan in place? Is your method of transporting climate-controlled items sustainable? If not, now is a good time to get a plan in place and avoid disaster.
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