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Chilling Success: TydenBrooks’ Connected Solutions Elevate Reefer Drayage Protection

In the world of logistics, where precision and temperature control are paramount, reefer drayage emerges as a critical player. This specialized form of drayage service ensures the safe and timely transport of temperature-sensitive cargo, making it a linchpin in cold chain logistics. Reefer drayage’s primary mission is to guarantee the quality and safety of perishable products as they journey from port to warehouse or distribution center, and vice versa. Imagine a world where fresh produce, delicate flowers, life-saving pharmaceuticals, and a host of other commodities traverse vast distances while maintaining their ideal temperature conditions—this is the realm of reefer drayage. In this blog article, we delve into the intricacies of reefer drayage, exploring its operations, challenges, and how TydenBrooks’ connected solutions play an integral role in safeguarding the integrity of perishable goods.

Navigating the Drayage Cold Chain

Here are some of the most common challenges faced during reefer drayage:

1. Maintaining Temperature: One of the most significant challenges of reefer drayage is maintaining the proper temperature throughout the transportation process. Temperature changes can occur rapidly during transit, and any deviation from the required temperature can compromise the quality of the goods being transported.

2. Equipment Breakdown: Reefer units can experience problems and stop working, which can affect the temperature inside the container and compromise the quality of the load. Common malfunctions include fluid leaks, faulty belts and hoses, faulty calibration, damaged air chutes, condenser issues, sensor malfunctions, door seals damaged, and bulkhead blockage.

3. Poor Exception Management: Low visibility over high-stakes shipments can lead to poor exception management, where exceptions are only managed when they are immediately known. Learning about a reefer temperature problem that happened 24 hours earlier is often too late to manage it successfully, and even an hour or two might be too late to save an entire load.

4. Driver Error: Drivers operating reefer trucks must be properly educated and trained on how to set controls for their reefer unit. Without this training, drivers may make mistakes in setting the temperature, which can compromise the quality of the goods being transported.

5. Shortages of Reefer Containers: Shortages of reefer containers can affect global flows of perishables, leading to delays and increased costs.

6. Lack of Data: Lack of data to continuously improve operations can also be a challenge in reefer drayage. Access to real-time data and status updates as containers move is critical to the successful growth and operations of shippers.

Common Causes of Reefer Cargo Damage

Reefer cargo damage during drayage can occur due to various reasons, including:

1. Temperature Fluctuations: Temperature fluctuations can occur due to power failure, mishandling, or breakdown of reefer equipment, leading to damage to the cargo.

2. Improper Packaging: Improper packaging can cause damage to the cargo during transit. For example, if the cargo is not pre-cooled before loading, it can cause temperature fluctuations, leading to damage.

3. Overloading of Cargo: Overloading of cargo can cause damage to the cargo and the reefer container. Overloading can cause the temperature to rise, leading to spoilage of the cargo.

4. Infestation: Infestation can occur due to the presence of animals or insects in the cargo, especially in agricultural products. Infestation can render the cargo unsuitable for human usage or cause transit delays due to inspections by the port authorities.

5. Water Damage: Water damage can occur due to changes in climatic conditions such as moisture, condensation during transit, or seawater ingressing into the container due to small holes. Water damage can cause corrosion and rusting under certain circumstances.

6. Container Malfunctions: Reefer container malfunctions, excessive periods of power, and incorrect temperature settings can cause damage to the cargo.

7. Poor Stowage: Poor stowage inside the container can result in damages. Poor stowage includes incorrect, improper, and unstable loading, inadequate, inaccurate, and inappropriate lashing, as well as a dearth of lashing supplies and insufficient chocking.

TydenBrooks Reefer Drayage Solutions

Securing the World

In the intricate world of reefer drayage, ensuring cargo security is paramount. Beyond possessing information, it’s about harnessing that knowledge effectively. TydenBrooks specializes in cutting-edge GPS tracking cargo security solutions, offering advanced tools for comprehensive protection.

Our technology, exemplified by the GeoBolt and TB-HGD4 devices, empowers you with real-time insights into your cargo’s whereabouts and condition. With these solutions, you not only gain visibility but also the wisdom to make informed decisions, safeguarding your shipments from potential threats. In today’s evolving logistics landscape, our advanced monitoring solutions provide proactive measures, allowing you to identify vulnerabilities, anticipate risks, and ensure the safety and integrity of your valuable goods during reefer drayage.

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