The key ingredient to growing your reefer container terminal is …
Growing a reefer handling business is like brewing a stew. All the different ingredients must blend well to taste just right. There’s yard space, handling equipment, personnel, and, of course, electrical connections. Yet one ingredient, if left out, can spoil the entire recipe.
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​Refrigerated container throughput has been increasing steadily over the past few years. This trend is expected to continue as populations worldwide develop a taste for fresh produce. Technological improvements and increased agricultural output from developing nations have allowed consumers to enjoy seasonal products all year round. Pharmaceutical shipments through refrigerated containers have also contributed to the growing demand for reefer handling capability.
To increase reefer capacity, terminals must prioritize yard space and electrical connections to support the demands of refrigerated containers. However, unlike dry containers, reefers require more than just real estate. Perishable cargo involves paying attention to details that ensure its safety. Keeping track of each reefer’s critical data will protect against potential loss claims while the cargo is in the terminal operator’s care.
Manual reefer inspections remain the long-standing process of verifying temperature settings and mechanical functionality at many ports worldwide. However, this process has its challenges, and documentation errors are common. Additionally, hours can go by between each inspection, leaving gaps in coverage and increasing the potential of reefer failures going unnoticed.
Automated monitoring can ensure the quality of refrigerated cargo by providing a centralized picture of the entire reefer yard. The most significant advantage is remote 24/7/365 access to reefer alarms and two-way setpoint control. Access to this data can decrease claims of spoiled cargo and afford terminal operators precise reports on the condition of each container at any point in time, delivering value to shippers and cargo owners.
Terminal space and access to plugs are excellent first steps to increasing reefer throughput. But don’t forget the key ingredient: remote monitoring allows operators like you to scale your business and ensure successful growth. And that’s a delicious stew worth savoring.
Please contact RTE to learn how a customized remote reefer monitoring solution can help your reefer terminal provide better value and grow.
Find out more by reading these articles.
- How to use reefer monitoring to GROW your business.
- What is remote reefer monitoring?
- The case for site-based reefer monitoring.
- How does remote reefer monitoring work?
- True or False: Reefer monitoring is only about temperature.
- How to choose a reefer monitoring system.
Contact RTE to learn how a customized remote reefer monitoring solution can help your reefer terminal provide better value and grow.
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