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Multi-Commodity Cold Storage

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   “Hi, Today we are going to explore 5,000 MT multi-commodity cold storage warehouse model with multiple temperature-controlled chambers, built, operated by a 24×7 temperature monitoring system. Cold storage is important in the supply chain because it reduces post-harvest losses, extends shelf life, maintains quality and food safety, stabilises prices and off-season supply, and connects to export markets. A 5,000 MT multi-commodity cold storage facility can be developed as an integrated agricultural supply-chain hub for receiving, pre-cooling, storing, handling, packing and dispatching temperature-sensitive products. Infrastructure includes multiple temperature-controlled chambers, PUF/PIR insulated panels, insulated doors, food-grade flooring, evaporators, refrigeration compressors, condensers, and temperature and humidity monitoring systems. Infrastructure for receiving and dispatch includes covered loading/unloading docks, truck parking, weighbridge, dock levelers...

Shipping Routes: Maritime International Trade

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Welcome Readers in this blog post of ‘Shipping Routes: Maritime International Trade’. Here we are going to explore important Shipping Routes, role of straits, canals and narrow waterways and major choke points. If you are looking to get into international trade of import and export operations or more about the intricacies of global commerce, then this blog post is for you. As you know world is divided in 7 Continents that’s Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Australia and Antarctica. World is in a time of globalization now. During this period of globalization, the world shrank significantly. Global trade expanded as economies opened up and colonial structures collapsed. There is a greater need than ever to transport goods across the globe as the world's population continues to rise and demand increases. Because of this, the world's trade is developing quickly, making cross-border logistics expertise. Since the dawn of time, people have been trading goods bo...

Indian Railways: Scenario of Freight Business Supply Chain

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Welcome Readers in the blog post of ‘Indian Railway: Scenario of Freight Business Supply Chain’. Let’s explore Freight Business of Indian Railways, its transportation network assets, advantages over road transport, Challenges resolved by Freight Marketing Policies and so on.  Freight Business of Indian Railways As we all know India Railways is the fourth largest rail network in the world. Due to Connecting India railway is considered as the backbone of the Indian economy. Indian Railways moving billions of people via its 119630 kilometres of track, 11122 locomotives, 70241 coaches, and 251256 wagons with 1.33 million workers organized into 17 zones and 68 divisions. Almost 3,200 freight terminals around the nation support the freight traffic on IR. These days, IR has approved 48 Gati Shakti Multimodal Cargo Terminals (GCT), 72 private terminals, 1,086 sidings, and 2,001 goods sheds. In contrast to other forms of transportation, Indian Railways' freight business is currently moving ...