Citrus Fruit Transport in Australia

19 Oct Citrus Fruit Transport in Australia

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Transporting fresh food presents several challenges for businesses. There is a race to get the product to the store shelf as rapidly as possible from the time it first begins to ripen. Produce that is past its peak can lose flavour and nutrients and perhaps make you ill.

The product should be carefully packed for shipping. It is best to put fruits and vegetables in boxes with openings for air circulation. The majority of citrus fruits are loaded into the corrugated board or wooden fruit crates, cartons (plastic containers), and boxes. Because they protect the fruit and are simple to clean and stack, plastic containers offer an advantage over hardwood boxes and sacks.

For the shipping process to run well, the type of delivery truck that is required to convey the products is essential. Fruit handling must be done carefully due to its sensitivity to pressure and impact. Even when handling goods, the appropriate refrigeration temperature must be kept at all times. The cargo has to be shielded from moisture while it’s raining or snowing since failing to do so increases the likelihood of premature spoilage.

Refrigerated trucks, sometimes referred to as “reefers,” are trucks that have a particular refrigeration system installed to preserve the freshness of refrigerated goods while they are transporting. Additionally, they aid in preventing the food from becoming spoiled by the sun before it can be consumed. The primary benefit of using refrigerated vans is their ability to maintain your goods within acceptable temperature ranges during the whole delivery procedure. The generally recognised acceptable temperature range for most fresh fruits and vegetables is between 35 and 45 degrees.

The usage of refrigerated trucks and vans in the fresh produce delivery industry will guarantee that everyone receives food that is both safe and wholesome to consume in many different ways. The shelf life of the food is also greatly impacted by the manner it is packaged.

Tegral Transport Equipment stocks a large range of equipment to support you with the transport of citrus fruits.

We supply corflute and plywood to protect the pallets during transport & reduce the chance of loadshift. https://www.tegral.com.au/product-category/plywood-corflute/

Tegral also stocks a range of shoring bars and decking beams for reefer vans. https://www.tegral.com.au/product-category/load-restraint/shoring-bars/