Regardless of the type of operation (small, medium or large), the quest for logistical efficiency is a process that requires an eye for continuous improvement and, in this article, you’ll have the chance to find out a little more about the specifics of transporting sensitive cargo and how Bosch can help your company become a major player in this sector.

THE CHALLENGE OF TRANSPORTING SENSITIVE CARGO

Transporting sensitive cargo presents many challenges due to the complexity of the country’s logistics infrastructure, its vast territory and its climatic diversity. Imagine the different roads, variations in altitude (mountains) and temperature fluctuations that a lorry faces when leaving, for example, the port of Calais and heading for the centre of the country, or even when leaving the north and heading south. 

There are several countries, with different weather conditions (sometimes on the same day) in a single territory.

This is precisely why the transport of sensitive cargo requires special care to ensure that the products reach their destination in perfect condition. And the range of goods considered sensitive goes beyond pharmaceutical products to include electronic parts, perishable foods, works of art, chemical products and more.

The company that carries out this type of transport and wants to be a benchmark in this field has to pay attention to a few requirements.

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Packaging: the choice of packaging is crucial to protect the cargo from impacts, humidity, temperature variations and other damage during transport;

Identification: labelling cargo clearly and precisely so that carriers know they are handling sensitive goods;

Training: making sure that everyone involved in the process is properly trained to handle sensitive cargo and knows the necessary precautions in the event of an incident;

Regulations: be aware of the national and, if necessary, international regulations that apply to the transport of sensitive cargo and ensure that all laws and requirements are followed throughout the process.

According to data from the WHO, it is estimated that up to 50% of vaccines produced worldwide reach their destination damaged and unfit for use.

SOLUTION: The Bosch solution consists of the application of IoT-based technology that enables the tracking and constant monitoring of sensitive products. Information such as geographical location, temperature and humidity conditions is recorded by sensors installed in warehouses, containers, trunks and trailers that are programmed to transmit data to an intermediary device called a gateway, which sends the collected parameters to the cloud.

Now that you know a little more about how to carry out safe and effective logistics for sensitive products, how about learning more about it with the ebook we’ve prepared for you?

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