Many products, including medication, perishable food, and electronics, have to be kept at a specific temperature from the moment they leave the factory until final delivery. For instance, a shipment of cell phones can be ruined if the shipping container gets too hot, while some pharmaceuticals lose their potency in freezing temperatures. Here are a few temperature control tips to ensure your products remain safe through every step of the logistics chain.

3 Tips for Shipping Temperature-Sensitive Products

1. Purchase the Appropriate Packaging

Some products can simply be stacked in a box, while others may require special insulative layers to maintain the correct temperatures. Packaging items with dry ice is a popular option, although you may also need insulated foam planks, bubble wrap, and other materials, depending on the products you’re shipping.

2. Research Your Shipper’s Capabilities

You may invest in cutting-edge packing materials or even design your own, but the capabilities of your shipping provider are just as important. Before contracting with a shipper, find out whether they have experience moving products like yours. You should also ask what temperature control technology they use in their ships, trucks, and warehouses.

3. Include Temperature Monitoring Devices

Shipping a monitoring device with your products ensures they’ll be kept at the appropriate temperature through every step of shipping and storage. Some models indicate whether the temperature inside your container has exceeded a certain range, while more advanced models provide streaming data that can be monitored in real time.

As Hawaii’s one-stop shop for shipping, storage, and delivery, MFS Freight Service LLC specializes in transporting sensitive products to and from the mainland. Their expansive logistics network features reliable temperature control technology, plus they offer over 50 years of experience. Visit their website for more on their shipping and storage services, or call (808) 847-3015 to request a quote.