Temperature sensitive goods need to arrive in the right condition, at the right temperature and at the right time.
In this post, we take a closer look at our temperature controlled delivery service, including how it works, the types of goods we move, why temperature monitoring matters and more.
Is Temperature Controlled Transport Necessary?
The simple answer is yes.
The reason?
Pharmaceuticals, medical products, laboratory materials, food and other temperature sensitive goods can be affected by changes in temperature during transport.
For some products, maintaining the correct conditions is essential to protecting their quality.
Temperature control should therefore be part of the delivery plan from the start, not treated as an optional extra.
How Does Temperature Controlled Transport Work?
It starts with knowing the temperature your goods need to stay at.
Our temperature controlled vans have insulated load areas and built-in cooling systems that help keep the inside of the vehicle at the required temperature.
Before collection, the required temperature range is set and the vehicle is prepared accordingly. Once loaded, the system works to maintain those conditions throughout the journey, while sensors or monitoring equipment can be used to track the temperature in transit.
For dedicated deliveries, the goods stay on the same vehicle from collection to delivery, helping to reduce handling, delays and unnecessary temperature changes.
What Types of Goods Do We Move?
Whether you need a one-off urgent delivery or a regular transport solution, we help can support the movement of:
- Pharmaceuticals and medicines
- Medical and healthcare products
- Laboratory materials and samples
- Veterinary medicines
- Chilled and refrigerated food
- Frozen products
- Perishable goods
- Other products with specific storage requirements
We always establish the temperature requirements of the product before transport is arranged.
Some goods may need to remain chilled throughout the journey, while others may have a very specific temperature range that cannot be exceeded.
Temperature Monitoring and Accountability
We understand that some consignments also require proof that the correct conditions were maintained throughout the journey.
The NHS recommends using specialist logistics providers for cold chain medicines, with an audit trail that records key details such as transport times and temperatures.
Our approach is therefore focused on visibility, control and accountability, with temperature monitoring solutions available according to the requirements of the consignment.
For pharmaceutical and healthcare customers, this can be particularly important where temperature excursions need to be identified and managed.
What Is a Temperature Excursion?
A temperature excursion happens when a product is exposed to conditions outside its specified temperature range.
Even a temporary change may matter for certain sensitive products.
The impact depends on factors including the product involved, how far outside the required range the temperature moved and how long the goods were exposed.
This is one reason reliable monitoring and clear transport procedures are important.
If an excursion occurs, having temperature records can help the relevant parties understand what happened and determine the appropriate next steps.
We Choose Logistics World?
Temperature controlled transport needs to be reliable, flexible and suited to the goods being moved.
At Logistics World, we can support you with:
- Urgent refrigerated deliveries
- Dedicated same-day vehicles
- Regular scheduled transport
- Extra capacity when your own fleet is stretched
- UK wide temperature controlled deliveries
- Backup transport when your usual carrier is unavailable
Contact Us Today
If your business regularly moves products that need to stay within a controlled temperature range, don’t leave it to chance.
Get in touch with our team today to discuss your requirements and request a quotation.
Temperature Controlled. Dedicated. Reliable. Nationwide.