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What are Reefer Trucks and Trailers?

What are reefer trucks and trailers
Reefer trailers and trucks maintain temperature, humidity and airflow to keep products like fruit, vegetables and pharmaceuticals from spoiling during shipping and storage. They’re an instrumental part of the cold chain process, in which products are transported from 12°C (54°F) down to -70°C (-94°F). Beyond keeping sensitive products safe during transportation, reefer trucks [...]
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Choosing the Right Military Container

Choosing the Right Military Container
Military operations require specialized containers to protect supplies like food, water and medical goods. Often, they require refrigerated storage and Military containers for shipping, also called reefer units. These containers meet military regulations and standards and can withstand harsh conditions.  Choosing the right military container starts with assessing your specific needs. Do you need [...]
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The Importance of Dangerous Goods Labels

The importance of dangerous goods labels
If you’re in an industry that requires storing or shipping materials like compressed gases, chemicals, fertilizers or pharmaceutical goods, you’ll want to understand how to safely transport harmful substances and the proper dangerous goods labels to use. Read more to learn about what dangerous goods are, dangerous goods markings, how to properly [...]
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What Is a Tricon Shipping Container?

What is a Tricon Shipping Container?
Industries all over the world use shipping containers to store, handle and transport. Shipping containers range in size and have the strength and durability to withstand the elements to ship and deliver items securely. The most common sizes of containers that industries use are 20-foot and 40-foot shipping containers. But some situations [...]
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How to Safely Transport Fruits and Vegetables With Reefers

How to safely transport fruits and vegetables with reefers
Industries all around the world transport fresh produce every day. The process of shipping fruits and vegetables includes plenty of planning and coordination to make sure produce arrives at its destination still fresh and ready for consumption. There is a strict time frame for transporting fruits and vegetables because of the ripening [...]
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