Loading and Unloading of Temperature-Controlled Pharmaceutical Shipments During the Cold Season

It is critically important to maintain the specified temperature range and product integrity during loading and unloading operations when ambient temperatures are low.

Our drivers always follow the procedures below:

✅ Verification that the vehicle is pre-conditioned to the required temperature range.

✅ Verification of proper operation of the refrigeration unit / insulated compartment and availability of a calibrated temperature data logger.

✅ Minimization of door-open time: confirmation that the shipment is ready before opening the cargo compartment.

✅ Prevention of direct contact between packages and cold surfaces, snow, or ice.

✅ Continuous temperature monitoring throughout the entire transportation process.

✅ In case of any temperature deviations — immediate notification of the operations manager and actions in accordance with the deviation management procedure.

✅ Prior to arrival, confirmation that the receiving party is ready for immediate acceptance of the shipment.

✅ Immediate transfer of the shipment into a temperature-controlled area upon arrival.

✅ Recording the time of unloading completion and stopping the temperature data logger.

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