十大菠菜台子 who sell produce know there are distinct challenges involved with moving fruit, 蔬菜, 坚果和其他新鲜产品被运送到目的地. That’s primarily because produce often requires temperature-controlled environments to prevent damage or spoilage, adding a layer of complexity (and cost) to their shipment that is not typical with standard freight shipping.
此外，许多产品的托运人依赖 零担(LTL)货运 转移他们的货物. This mode can be cost-effective and more efficient than truckload shipping in many scenarios. 然而, LTL运费, 托运人将与其他公司共享卡车上的空间, meaning they will need to work with carriers with refrigerated freight services that can ensure proper temperature control throughout their entire trailer.
Understanding which services to utilize and carriers to work with to move fresh products can be daunting. 但是，有一些选项可以帮助您 运输冷藏物品.
如何在第三方物流的帮助下运输新鲜农产品
There are many variables involved when shipping produce that may be beyond the average shipper's expertise. 与人合作 行业领先的第三方物流(3PL)公司 可以帮助.
第三方物流将提供广泛的运营商网络， 仓储能力 and internal expertise to ensure you utilize the right refrigerated LTL services and get your optimal condition. To help, here are seven FAQs that you should ask regarding their expertise in shipping produce.
How do you ensure you are shipping produce at the correct temperature?
Refrigerated LTL trailers generally maintain a temperature range instead of a specific degree. This allows carriers to consolidate products that have similar temperature requirements on the same truck. Ask your 3PL about their refrigerated freight services and whether they offer the optimal temperature ranges for your produce.
How do you keep refrigerated freight safe during multiple LTL stops?
与整辆卡车不同的是，LTL的货物不是门到门的. 他们在仓库卸货, 配送中心或运输中心, 然后再装上其他目的地相似的产品. This means your produce will not stay inside one trailer for its entire journey. 让你的农产品不变质, make sure your 3PL utilizes temperature-controlled transfer environments to account for the time when your shipment isn't on a truck.
How should I pack my refrigerated freight in preparation for shipment?
即使您的产品将在最佳温度下运输, 考虑预防性包装仍然是一个好主意. 这将有助于使它们在装载过程中保持在合适的温度, 卸货, 存储, 转移，如果车内温度变化. 有许多建议的包装技术, 包括使用泡沫等保温材料, 箔, 毯子, 凝胶冷却剂和干冰. A 3PL 可以帮助 you with your refrigerated LTL packaging needs and provide guidance on best practices.
What equipment should the carrier provide for 运输冷藏物品?
除了运送LTL所需的常规设备, carriers obviously will need the technology to ship your produce at optimal temperatures in their trailers. 但对你(和你的产品)同样重要的是, carriers should also be equipped with resources to provide continuous temperature monitoring. This real-time detection technology allows carriers to adjust quickly and prevent damage if there is a temperature shift in the trailer. 监控还有助于创建书面记录, 可以这么说, that will allow you to identify where along your supply chain your produce spoiled.
我该如何为生产旺季做计划?
Produce season generally runs February through July in the United States. This is when the highest volume of produce is shipped to grocery stores, 餐馆和其他目的地. 如你所料, produce season freight rates increase and space on trucks becomes very tight during this time. 为了保持竞争力，托运人可以与运输合作伙伴合作. A 3PL should have a strong relationship with a network of refrigerated LTL carriers and can leverage their buying power to get top rates and space on trucks when capacity is tight.
Does shipping produce by refrigerated LTL create any weight and size challenges?
Since you are using additional materials to insulate and keep your produce at desired temperatures, be sure to account for the additional weight and size this may add to your shipment. 过大的LTL负载可能会受到 运费重新分类 并且可能会收取额外费用. A 3PL 可以帮助 you create strategies to properly package your produce, 防止重新分类并降低成本.
How do I find the right refrigerated freight services 3PL to help ship produce?
首先也是最重要的, your 3PL must have a successful history of moving refrigerated freight and can speak to their expertise and experience specifically with produce. 另外, they must have a network of carriers that utilize the latest technology to ensure your packages are kept at their optimal temperature. 最后, the 3PL should have access to warehousing and fulfillment centers that are temperature controlled and provide a safe place while loading, 卸载和储存你的产品.
十大菠菜台子是冷藏LTL服务的顶级供应商
十大菠菜台子是行业领先的第三方物流公司 that provides refrigerated freight shipping solutions to thousands of companies across the United States. We help shippers with their temperature-sensitive products by providing services for every stage of the shipments' journey. We also leverage our carrier relationships to get top rates and space on trucks when capacity is tight.
十大菠菜台子还为托运人提供我们的 运输管理系统, innovative software that empowers companies to maximize productivity and streamline operations in one easy-to-use shipping platform. This cloud-based interface allows shippers to rate and shop carriers across multiple modes while optimizing routing and managing the shipment lifecycle from creation through delivery.
Are you ready to work with an industry-leading 3PL partner with expertise in refrigerated freight services? 今天就去咨询吧!