CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain. An unbroken cold chain is an uninterrupted series of
storage and distribution activities which maintain a given temperature range. It is used to help extend and ensure the shelf
life of products such as fresh agricultural produce, seafood, or frozen food. Unique to fresh produce cargos, the cold
chain requires to additionally maintain produce specific environment parameters which include air quality levels (carbon
dioxide, oxygen, humidity and others), which makes this the most complicated cold chain to operate. Because of
technology advancements and logistic strategies, the cold storage of perishable items has become an important stage in
the distribution between manufacturers/processors and retail locations. The bulk storage of large or small quantities
requires refrigeration that enables cold store facilities to be safe, energy conscious and compliant with government
requirements and standards. This research study works closely with its JWD Pacific’s customers to identify and
determine the appropriate refrigeration concept to create facilities that make for efficient and economical distribution.
This research study recommends that cold chains need to be evaluated and controlled as follows:
Carriers and logistics providers can assist shippers. These providers have the technical ability to link with
airlines for real time status, generate web-based export documentation and provide electronic tracking.
The use of refrigerator trucks, refrigerator cars, reefer ships, reefer containers, and refrigerated warehouses is
common.
Shipment in insulated shipping containers or other specialized packaging.
Temperature data loggers and RFID tags help monitor the temperature history of the truck, warehouse, etc. and
the temperature history of the product being shipped. They also can help determine the remaining shelf life.
Documentation is critical. Each step of the custody chain needs to follow established protocols and to maintain
proper records. Customs delays occur due to inaccurate or incomplete customs paperwork, so basic guidelines
for creating a commercial invoice should be followed to ensure the proper verbiage, number of copies, and other
details.