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Feb 22
2013
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Whenever a shipment is transported in a complex network involving many transportation modes, outside temperatures cannot always be well controlled. The shipment is exposed to various climatic conditions on tarmacs and on loading docks. Temperature excursions affecting the quality and potentially spoiling temperature-sensitive healthcare products are a major concern.
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Apr 19
2012
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...FedEx Express has implemented procedures to maintain temperatures on board its new B777 aircraft remain within the CRT range during flights.
Extensive research studies were conducted by FedEx to determine the appropriate default temperature settings, so now cold chain shippers can plan accordingly with a great degree of confidence regarding what the temperature ranges will be in flight...
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Apr 17
2012
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Cold Chain is a term used to characterize temperature-controlled storage, distribution and transportation. The term can be misleading since it does not refer to “cold” temperatures in particular. Products that are sensitive to temperature variations, whether they be perishables such as fruits and vegetables or more sophisticated drugs and medical devices, are included in the term “cold chain”. However, cold chain is often more narrowly used in reference to temperature and time-sensitive high value healthcare products...
