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Perishable goods are defined as anything that has a short shelf life. In effect, if the quality of the product will significantly diminish in a short space of time it can be considered perishable. Examples of perishable goods are fruits, vegetables, pharmaceutical products, and even electrical items.
In most cases, perishable goods will be moved via refrigerated transport. This ensures the temperature is kept low but above freezing. In fact, Australia’s transport business is worth over $120 billion per year.
If you’re planning on moving perishable goods then you need to make sure you get it right:
Reputable Service
There are many different transport services operating in Australia. In order to ensure your products get where they need to go in perfect condition, you need to choose one of the best transport services, such as this firm specializing in refrigerated transport Sydney.
You can assess the reputation of any business by talking to other businesses and looking online at social media and online forums. You’ll get honest opinions regarding the business and how effective their service is.
It will help to ensure you choose wisely.
Individual Trackers
A good perishable goods transport company will use refrigerated vehicles that are remotely monitored to ensure the temperature stays within the given parameters. You can help to ensure this is the case and even pinpoint blame in cases of an issue by adding individual temperature trackers.
These are stickers you adhere to the packaging and they change color if the temperature goes outside the designated range. This indicates there is an issue with the temperature control on the vehicle and allows you to talk to the transport service with proof of the issue.
It won’t help your customers get their goods but it will ensure you’re not liable for any damage.
Pack Carefully
Of course, potentially the most important part of any packing operating is the packaging you use. Ideally, the box should be designed to protect the items inside. It should offer minimal room for movement and soft packaging where necessary to protect against shocks and bumps.
But, the packaging should also allow good airflow as this will help to ensure the temperature of your goods remains in the right range. If the air can’t flow freely then the items inside are likely to overheat, even if they are in a refrigerated vehicle.
Consider the Transport Method
You can transport perishable goods by sea, road, or air. You’ll need to decide based on where your goods need to go and how fast they need to get there. A plane is often the fastest option, especially if it is going across the country. But, the more the items are handled the greater the risk of damage.
Trucks offer the safest option as they are loaded once and unloaded at the destination, no other contact is needed with the goods and there is minimal chance they are left in undesirable conditions.
The key is to evaluate the options available and choose a reputable transport service, this will ensure your perishable goods arrive in good condition.