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Focus
Cold Chain
Logistics
substances possess the ability to
absorb, store, and release substantial
amounts of thermal energy as they
transition between solid and liquid
states. Emphasising the same, Sharma
of Coldman Logistics mentioned,
“Over the past few years, the adoption
of LED lighting, PCM for insulation,
and electrically charged refrigerators
for transportation has significantly
reduced the carbon footprint. However,
the industry is poised for a more
substantial transformation in the
coming years with the introduction of
battery-operated Medium Commercial
Vehicles (MCVs) and Heavy Commercial
Vehicles (HCVs).”
Jalan of Indicold further mentioned,
“When it comes to refrigerants, we're
using ones with a low global warming
potential (GWP) wherever possible
to minimise our carbon footprint.
Regular maintenance and leak
detection systems ensure everything
runs smoothly and prevents
Indicold Facility at Rai Sonipat unnecessary emissions.
Addressing the company's eco-
metric tonnes of CO2 emissions over friendly and cost-effective cold
the years,” asserted Sanjay Sharma, chain solutions, Korah of Snowman
COO, Coldman Logistics. Logistics, outlined their technological
Discussing the company's innovative advancements and sustainable
approach to temperature-sensitive practices. He stated, “Our initiatives
logistics and its impact on reducing include hybrid and electric refrigeration
product waste, Swarup Bose, Founder vehicles, which reduce carbon
& CEO, Celcius Logistics, highlighted emissions and enhance transportation
their advanced monitoring and efficiency across our logistics network.
alert system. He elaborated, "Our We leverage Phase Change Materials
advanced contingency management (PCM) technology in our refrigerated
system ensures that any temperature trucks to ensure precise temperature
variance of ±2 degrees is immediately control, which not only decreases
flagged. Alerts are sent directly to energy consumption but also lowers
our operations team and drivers via IoT and AI-based operational costs in cold chain
a mobile app, email, and messages, solutions help us monitor logistics.” He further emphasised the
allowing for prompt corrective actions. significance of electric vehicles (EVs)
This monitoring system has not only and control energy in cold chain logistics, highlighting
helped us maintain product quality usage, temperature, and their role as a cleaner alternative to
but has also significantly reduced humidity levels in real- traditional diesel-powered trucks.
spoilage and wastage. For instance, we time, ensuring everything He explained that the adoption of EVs
decreased the wastage ratio from 4% runs optimally with contributes to reduced emissions and
to 0.3% for one of our customers." minimal environmental offers the potential for integration
The adoption of energy-efficient with renewable energy sources such
refrigeration systems and LED lighting impact. as solar power, further enhancing the
is also on the rise. A particularly Kartik Jalan sustainability of cold chain operations.
promising development is the use of Indicold Logistics Despite these initiatives,
PCM in cold chain logistics. These implementing sustainability measures
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