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What Is Cold Chain Logistics?
Cold chain logistics maintains specific temperature ranges throughout the entire supply chain. Critical for pharmaceuticals, fresh food, dairy, and biotech products.
Key: A broken cold chain ruins entire shipments. ChenXin Cargo provides reefer truck service to Russia and Central Asia.
Temperature Zones
| Zone | Temperature | Products |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Frozen | -25°C to -18°C | Ice cream, frozen meat |
| Frozen | -18°C to -10°C | Frozen vegetables, fish |
| Chilled | 0°C to +4°C | Fresh meat, dairy, fruits |
| Controlled Room | +15°C to +25°C | Chocolate, wine, cosmetics |
| Pharma | +2°C to +8°C | Vaccines, insulin |
Shipping Modes
| Mode | Equipment | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Reefer Truck | Temp-controlled truck | Medium |
| Reefer Container | 20ft/40ft reefer | Low per kg |
| Air Cargo | Active/passive containers | High |
Cold Packaging Solutions
- EPS foam boxes: 24-48h thermal protection
- VIP panels: 72-120h premium insulation
- Dry ice: For -20°C to -80°C
- Gel packs: Phase-change for 2-8°C
China Cold Chain Routes
| Route | Mode | Transit | Temp Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou → Moscow | Reefer Truck | 18-25 days | -25°C to +25°C |
| Guangzhou → Almaty | Reefer Truck | 12-18 days | -18°C to +25°C |
| Shanghai → St. Petersburg | Reefer Container | 35-45 days | -25°C to +25°C |
Q: What needs cold chain?
A: Fresh food, frozen goods, pharma, vaccines, biologics, certain cosmetics.
Q: Cost vs standard?
A: 2-3x due to refrigerated equipment.
Q: Frozen food China to Russia by truck?
A: Yes, reefer trucks -25°C to +25°C throughout.
Q: Does ChenXin Cargo offer cold chain?
A: Yes, reefer trucks to Russia and Central Asia with real-time monitoring.
Q: What services does ChenXin Cargo offer?
A: Full-service freight forwarding including sea, air, rail, and truck shipping from China to Russia, Central Asia, and UAE.