Warmer Than Normal Conditions Expected this Summer – Ensure Proper Temperature Control for Your Freight
Weathermen are predicting what could be record breaking temperatures this summer not only for the Northeast, but across the country, thanks to the quickly developing La Niña climate pattern in the coming months. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts that heat waves will be more common, especially along the I-95 corridor, contributing to what could be an extremely warm summer season, perhaps breaking 2021 and 1936 records ( FOX Weather ) ( Almanac.com ) . High temperature conditions pose a large concern for shippers whose products must maintain specific temperature ranges or else face spoilage and contamination risks (which in turn can lead to widespread outbreaks), hazardous concerns (such as explosions and injuries), as well as damage and malfunctioning of their products. Did you know? Large shares of pharmaceutical and medicinal shipments are classified as chilled products, which means they must be stored in a t...