The shortage of containers has become a challenge for many industries that depend on the transportation and storage of perishable products. In Peru’s agro-export sector, this situation has generated uncertainty, impacting the cold chain and, with it, the quality and safety of exported products.
The cold chain and its importance
The cold chain is the process that ensures that perishable products are kept at controlled temperatures from origin to destination. When the cold chain is broken, products are exposed to inadequate temperatures, which compromises their freshness and quality. This can result in financial losses for companies and affect consumer confidence.
Success story: overcoming container shortages in Peru
Recently, a Peruvian agro-industrial exporter faced a serious storage problem due to a lack of containers at the ports. After shipping its products to an agricultural maquiladora plant, it discovered that the site didn’t have enough space to store its cargo while it waited for the next shipment. With time against them and the risk of compromising the quality of their products, the situation became critical.
That’s when Emergent Cold LatAm became their strategic partner. Thanks to our secure facilities located just 13 kilometers from the port of Callao, we were able to offer adequate storage, ensuring that their products were kept in optimum condition and thus avoiding a break in the cold chain.
This logistical guarantee allowed the exporter to overcome a time of uncertainty without losing quality in their goods or incurring economic losses. With its cargo safely stored, the exporter was able to regain control of its operation and plan its next shipment with confidence, knowing that it had a strategic supplier looking after its product.
Why is a reliable supplier vital in shortage scenarios?
This success story highlights how a cold chain logistics supplier can make a difference in times of uncertainty. Below are some of the main benefits of having a strategic ally such as Emergent Cold LatAm:
- Safe and adequate storage: Having facilities close to the port allows for safe temporary storage without compromising the quality of the product.
- Quick response capacity and flexibility: Faced with a shortage of containers, a good logistics partner can adapt to the specific needs of the client, as in this case, offering a temporary storage solution at a critical time.
- Peace of mind in the face of uncertainty: By reducing risks, the exporter was able to plan their next shipment without the stress of losing their goods.
Consequences of a broken cold chain
When the cold chain is interrupted, the losses not only affect the goods, but also the company’s reputation and competitiveness. In sectors that deal with perishable products, such as agro-exporters, loss of quality and noncompliance with food safety regulations can jeopardize important business relationships.
Conclusion
This success story demonstrates that, in times of logistical uncertainty, having a reliable and flexible supplier like Emergent Cold LatAm is essential for facing challenges such as container shortages. By providing fast and secure solutions, Emergent Cold LatAm becomes a key partner, helping companies to preserve the quality of their products and remain competitive in the global market.
Contribution: Karinna Espinoza, Commercial Manager Peru
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