How to keep products Refrigerated during transit
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- Refrigeration prolongs shelf life by lowering a product's temperature, which delays metabolic deterioration and decay by microorganisms.
- Chemical coolants (e.g., gel refrigerants) are the refrigerants of choice for most carriers.
- Freeze the coolants (gel refrigerants) according to manufacturers' guidelines.
- Pre-cool the insulated container
- For shipments containing liquid or perishable products that could melt or thaw, you must double bag the products using at a minimum 2 mm watertight plastic bags. Instead of double-bagging your products, you can line the inside of the EPS container with 2 mm or thicker plastic liner and absorbent material.
- Arrange products compactly inside the insulated container, allowing space for coolants. Place sufficient amount of coolants on top of and around the products.
- Fill all void space with EPS to prevent product movement.
- Close the bag securely.
- Close and securely seal the insulated container with pressure-sensitive plastic tape.
- Close and securely seal the corrugated box with pressure-sensitive plastic tape. Apply the same tape over all box flaps and seams to restrict air infiltration.
