Shipping With Specialized Heated Trailers
by admin September 29th, 2022 in Temperature Controlled Transportation, Trucking Freight
On September 22, 2022, we passed the autumnal equinox which is a sure sign that fall is just around the corner. As the seasons change, so do the needs of shipping customers. Some freight needs to be heated and kept at a specific temperature when the outside temperature drops. In today’s blog, we’re going to talk about specialized heated trailers for shipping.
Common Use of Heated Trailers in Changing Weather
Shipping in heated trailers is very common once the weather changes. Some products are temperature-dependent and can quickly spoil if the temperature they are being transported at is too high or too low. Beverages are a good example of this. Manufacturers have to take special care that their products stay at the same level of quality and within a narrow temperature range throughout transport.
Products Requiring Temperature-Controlled Shipping
There are many types of products that require this type of handling including beauty products, pharmaceuticals, batteries, beverages, and even ink cartridges. Trailers that can be temperature controlled have separate motors to power the refrigeration or heating. This makes the temperature control safer and more reliable. The truck’s engine, for example, can be turned off, while the motor running the heating or cooling in the back stays on.
Expertise in Temperature-Controlled Shipping at Overseas Container Forwarding
Overseas Container Forwarding is very familiar with temperature-controlled shipping and offers both tandem and tri-axle trailers with heated service for fragile or delicate freight–like beverages.
If you need some help with your shipping and logistics and you will be needing temperature-controlled transport this fall or winter, please contact Overseas Container Forwarding in Vancouver at (604) 295-8236, and let us help you find the best solution for your shipping needs.
Overseas Container Forwarding (OCF) is a 3PL commercial freight-forwarding company based in Richmond, British Columbia.
If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about your transportation and freight needs, give us a call at (604) 295-8236.
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