--- title: Cargo-Wise Blog | cold chain logistics description: cold chain logistics | Read our Cargo-Wise informative blogs here. --- [![Cargowise Global Logo Dark RGB](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/hubfs/Cargowise%20Global%20Logo%20Dark%20RGB.png) ](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/) # cargo-wise blog ## [Master the Cold Chain: Boosting Fruit Exports Out of Africa with Smart Passive Temperature Control for Air Freight](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/master-the-cold-chain-boosting-fruit-exports-out-of-africa-with-smart-passive-temperature-control-for-air-freight) Posted by [Michael Steedman](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/author/michael-steedman) on Jun 3, 2025 3:40:14 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_1193793351%20Farm%20in%20Africa.jpeg) ](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/master-the-cold-chain-boosting-fruit-exports-out-of-africa-with-smart-passive-temperature-control-for-air-freight) ## I. Africa's Agricultural Boom and the Global Demand for Fresh Produce Africa stands on the precipice of a significant agricultural revolution, with its food and agriculture market projected for substantial growth by 2030. This optimistic outlook positions the continent as a vital player in meeting the world's escalating demand for fresh produce. As global consumption continues its upward trajectory, Africa is increasingly recognized as a crucial source, with this demand actively supporting the expansion of fresh produce exports from the continent to key markets, particularly in Europe. [Read More](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/master-the-cold-chain-boosting-fruit-exports-out-of-africa-with-smart-passive-temperature-control-for-air-freight) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/master-the-cold-chain-boosting-fruit-exports-out-of-africa-with-smart-passive-temperature-control-for-air-freight#comments-listing) Topics: [airfreight](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/airfreight), [cargo absorbent](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/cargo-absorbent), [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), [foil temperature control pallet covers](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/foil-temperature-control-pallet-covers), [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) ## [The Advantages of Passive Temperature Control in Shipping Goods](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/the-advantages-of-passive-temperature-control-in-shipping-goods) Posted by [Michael Steedman](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/author/michael-steedman) on Sep 12, 2023 3:55:46 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_160598492%20reefer%20container.jpeg) ](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/the-advantages-of-passive-temperature-control-in-shipping-goods) In the fast-paced world of global commerce, shipping goods in optimal conditions is paramount for many industries. Whether it's perishable food, pharmaceuticals, or other temperature-sensitive items, ensuring that products reach their destination in perfect condition is a priority. [Read More](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/the-advantages-of-passive-temperature-control-in-shipping-goods) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/the-advantages-of-passive-temperature-control-in-shipping-goods#comments-listing) 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), [dynachill](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/dynachill), [foil temperature control pallet covers](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/foil-temperature-control-pallet-covers), [temperature control pharmaceuticals](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control-pharmaceuticals), [chilled salmon by airfreight](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/chilled-salmon-by-airfreight), [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), [container](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/container), [Unit load device](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/unit-load-device) ## [are there cheaper alternatives to using refrigerated transport?](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/are-there-cheaper-alternatives-to-using-refrigerated-transport) Posted by [Michael Steedman](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/author/michael-steedman) on Jul 11, 2023 1:59:41 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_435179094%20refrigerated%20transport%202.jpeg) ](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/are-there-cheaper-alternatives-to-using-refrigerated-transport) Maybe. [Read More](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/are-there-cheaper-alternatives-to-using-refrigerated-transport) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/are-there-cheaper-alternatives-to-using-refrigerated-transport#comments-listing) Topics: [airfreight](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/airfreight), [temperature control](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control), [dynachill](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/dynachill), [transporting chilled products](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/transporting-chilled-products), [temperature control pharmaceuticals](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/tag/temperature-control-pharmaceuticals), [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) ## [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 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![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. [Read More](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/which-is-the-most-effective-thermal-pallet-cover) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/which-is-the-most-effective-thermal-pallet-cover#comments-listing) 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 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/hubfs/Thermal%20foil%20covers%20PMC%20in%20use%201440%20x%20770px.png) ](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/how-do-i-decide-what-is-the-best-thermal-cover-option-for-me) Here we will go through the various options, and highlight the pros and cons of each thermal cover variant. [Read More](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/how-do-i-decide-what-is-the-best-thermal-cover-option-for-me) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/how-do-i-decide-what-is-the-best-thermal-cover-option-for-me#comments-listing) 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 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://ibm-cloud-architecture.github.io/refarch-reefer-ml/analyze/images/reefer.png) ](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/how-do-i-transport-temperature-sensitive-goods) 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. [Read More](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/how-do-i-transport-temperature-sensitive-goods) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/how-do-i-transport-temperature-sensitive-goods#comments-listing) 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) ## [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 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_135350551.jpeg) ](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/air-freight-versus-sea-freight) Cost, Shipping, Carbon Footprint and more. [Read More](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/air-freight-versus-sea-freight) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/air-freight-versus-sea-freight#comments-listing) 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 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_30535486%20cold%20chain%20logistics.jpeg) ](https://www.cargo-wise.co.uk/blog/temperature-standards-for-cold-chain-logistics) This information has been collated from various online sources which have been acknowledged at the end of the short article. 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