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## [The Hidden Genius Behind Air Freight: Unveiling the Magic of Unit Load Devices](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/the-hidden-genius-behind-air-freight-unveiling-the-magic-of-unit-load-devices)

 Posted by [Michael Steedman](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/author/michael-steedman) on Jul 3, 2023 2:06:36 PM

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Loading an aircraft with freight. Citation "Finn, R. (2021). 'Qatar Airways Cargo...' from Airfreight Logistics." and "CHEP Aerospace Solutions set to rebrand as Unilode. (2017, February 2"

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 Topics: [airfreight](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/airfreight), [International Air Transport Association](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/international-air-transport-association), [transport by air](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/transport-by-air), [transporting products by air](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/transporting-products-by-air), [Unit load device](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/unit-load-device)

## [The Reasons why your Cargo is getting Wet during Transit.](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/the-reasons-why-your-cargo-is-getting-wet-during-transit)

 Posted by [Michael Steedman](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/author/michael-steedman) on Nov 29, 2022 2:23:03 PM

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It has happened to everybody; you spend quality time and care packing up your valuable goods for transit, ensuring that there is absolutely no way for damage to occur to what has been so meticulously enclosed inside the box… only to be told a few weeks later that your product has indeed been ruined by moisture whilst in shipment.

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 Topics: [moisture control](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/moisture-control), [cargo absorbent](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/cargo-absorbent), [spillage containment](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/spillage-containment), [container](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/container), [container rain](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/container-rain), [condensation](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/condensation)

## [WHICH IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE THERMAL PALLET COVER?](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/which-is-the-most-effective-thermal-pallet-cover)

 Posted by [Michael Steedman](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/author/michael-steedman) on Sep 9, 2022 3:40:47 PM

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[![Thermal pallet cover](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/hubfs/Quilted-thermal-pallet-cover.jpg) ](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/which-is-the-most-effective-thermal-pallet-cover)

This blog is a summary of test results of some of our thermal covers. This will help when deciding which thermal cover is the best for your requirements.

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 Topics: [solar energy](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/solar-energy), [foil covers](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/foil-covers), [temperature control](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control), [thermal pallet covers](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/thermal-pallet-covers), [temperature control of palletised goods](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control-of-palletised-goods), [gel ice packs](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/gel-ice-packs), [cold chain logistics](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/cold-chain-logistics), [temperature control standards](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control-standards)

## [How do I decide what is the best thermal cover option for me?](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/how-do-i-decide-what-is-the-best-thermal-cover-option-for-me)

 Posted by [Michael Steedman](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/author/michael-steedman) on Sep 6, 2022 4:15:34 PM

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Here we will go through the various options, and highlight the pros and cons of each thermal cover variant.

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 Topics: [airfreight](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/airfreight), [foil covers](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/foil-covers), [temperature control](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control), [transporting chilled products](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/transporting-chilled-products), [thermal foil pallet cover](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/thermal-foil-pallet-cover), [foil temperature control pallet covers](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/foil-temperature-control-pallet-covers), [temperature control of pallets](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control-of-pallets), [transporting products by air](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/transporting-products-by-air), [shipping live crabs by air](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/shipping-live-crabs-by-air), [chilled salmon by airfreight](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/chilled-salmon-by-airfreight), [cold chain logistics](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/cold-chain-logistics)

## [How do I transport temperature sensitive goods?](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/how-do-i-transport-temperature-sensitive-goods)

 Posted by [Michael Steedman](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/author/michael-steedman) on Aug 17, 2022 5:22:47 PM

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The four main transport methods are ROAD, RAIL, SEA and AIR.

All these methods are selected for different reasons with sea freight being the cheapest and is considered the most eco-friendly, but it takes a lot longer than the other options partly due to delays at port and time taken to unload the ships.

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 Topics: [airfreight](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/airfreight), [foil covers](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/foil-covers), [temperature control](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control), [thermal foil pallet cover](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/thermal-foil-pallet-cover), [foil temperature control pallet covers](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/foil-temperature-control-pallet-covers), [temperature control of pallets](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control-of-pallets), [temperature control pharmaceuticals](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control-pharmaceuticals), [temperature control of palletised goods](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control-of-palletised-goods), [gel ice packs](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/gel-ice-packs), [cold chain logistics](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/cold-chain-logistics), [cargo ships](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/cargo-ships), [container](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/container)

## [The Evolution of Cargo Shipments.](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/the-evolution-of-cargo-shipments)

 Posted by [Michael Steedman](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/author/michael-steedman) on Aug 17, 2022 4:58:26 PM

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The shipment of cargo has been around for centuries, but did you know just how far it dates back, and how it began?

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 Topics: [solar energy](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/solar-energy), [history](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/history), [cargo ships](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/cargo-ships), [container](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/container)

## [Air freight versus Sea freight](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/air-freight-versus-sea-freight)

 Posted by [Michael Steedman](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/author/michael-steedman) on Aug 17, 2022 4:19:39 PM

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Cost, Shipping, Carbon Footprint and more.

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 Topics: [airfreight](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/airfreight), [thermal pallet covers](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/thermal-pallet-covers), [transporting chilled products](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/transporting-chilled-products), [temperature control airfreight](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control-airfreight), [temperature control pharmaceuticals](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control-pharmaceuticals), [transporting products by air](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/transporting-products-by-air), [shipment of chemicals by air](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/shipment-of-chemicals-by-air), [cold chain logistics](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/cold-chain-logistics)

## [Temperature Standards for Cold Chain Logistics](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/temperature-standards-for-cold-chain-logistics)

 Posted by [Michael Steedman](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/author/michael-steedman) on Aug 10, 2022 4:19:01 PM

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This information has been collated from various online sources which have been acknowledged at the end of the short article.

Hopefully it will be useful as a reference resource.

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 Topics: [temperature control](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control), [transporting chilled products](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/transporting-chilled-products), [cold chain logistics](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/cold-chain-logistics), [temperature control standards](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control-standards)

## [How can a foil pallet cover protect goods from temperature spikes?](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/how-can-a-foil-pallet-cover-protect-goods-from-temperature-spikes)

 Posted by [Michael Steedman](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/author/michael-steedman) on Aug 8, 2022 5:50:00 PM

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This blog will look at thermal protection in the context of transporting goods. This blog also assumes that the goods need to be kept cool rather than warm. If you have a requirement to keep product from getting too cold then the same principles apply.

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 Topics: [solar energy](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/solar-energy), [foil covers](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/foil-covers), [temperature control](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control), [transporting chilled products](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/transporting-chilled-products), [thermal foil pallet cover](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/thermal-foil-pallet-cover), [foil temperature control pallet covers](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/foil-temperature-control-pallet-covers), [temperature control of palletised goods](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control-of-palletised-goods)

## [RELOCATION OF OUR BUSINESS PREMISES](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/relocation-of-our-business-premises)

 Posted by [Michael Steedman](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/author/michael-steedman) on Jul 29, 2022 9:41:38 AM

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We are moving to new premises on the 5th August 2022.

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 Topics: [relocation](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/relocation)

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