The 3 key tips to prevent temperature excursions during transport

Maintaining the cold chain is essential when transporting sensitive goods, whether they are food items or pharmaceutical products. Any breach in temperature control can jeopardize the safety or integrity of the cargo. Even brief temperature excursions can deteriorate product quality, shorten shelf life, and pose health risks.

What are the key strategies to maintain a stable temperature throughout transport?
Here are three essential tips to avoid thermal fluctuations and ensure seamless cold chain logistics.

Choose the right insulated equipment for safe transport

The first step to prevent temperature excursions is to use an insulated container that fits the specific needs of the goods being transported.

• Select high-performance insulated containers: They must provide strong thermal inertia, limiting heat exchange with the outside.
• Use eutectic plates: These cold accumulators stabilize the internal temperature at a specific level without relying on external energy sources.
• Favor passive cooling solutions: Unlike active refrigeration units, insulated containers with eutectic plates maintain a stable internal temperature, with no risk of mechanical failure.

→ Our insulated containers, combined with eutectic plates, ensure optimal temperature control for several hours—even during transport interruptions or external heat variations.

Minimize container openings and handling during delivery

Even with high-performance equipment, repeated container or vehicle openings can cause thermal instability. To reduce that impact:

• Plan deliveries to minimize openings: Organizing efficient routes reduces exposure time to external temperatures.
• Train staff on best practices: Controlled and quick access helps prevent cold loss and keeps temperatures stable.
• Use containers with optimized access: Olivo containers are engineered for ease of handling, limiting thermal loss during openings while offering excellent insulation.

→ Minimizing openings and handling is essential to protect product integrity and enhance transport reliability.

In refrigerated logistics, temperature deviations are a critical risk.
By applying these three best practices—choosing the right equipment, organizing efficient loading, and limiting access—you’ll ensure product quality and safety throughout the journey.