Portable containers - chill way to save energy costs
Many food manufacturers and processors have systems to reduce energy in their chilled and frozen food operations. However, these do not always apply to their distribution systems, says French insulated container manufacturer Olivo. But there is now an alternative to the use of refrigerated vehicles - portable, insulated or refrigerated containers.
Using these containers, normal freight trucks can be used without the need for costly refrigeration systems. There is also a saving in energy and reduced running costs as a result of the lower unladen weight of the trucks. And both ambient and temperature-controlled goods can be carried in the same vehicle, reducing the size of the fleet.
Since goods are delivered in their own mini cold-stores there is no need for refrigerated stores at the delivery point.
Contact: Olivo; Tel: 00 33 4 77 90 68 63
