When we go to the market and make our purchases, we are often unable to imagine the great logistical work required to ensure that our favorite products are available and in perfect condition. Having the right product, transporting it within the established times, guaranteeing its integrity and maximum quality at all times are some of the challenges for logistics in the food sector.

The logistics sector in general has been evolving rapidly as a result of the adjustments required to circumvent the pandemic. In addition, the element of artificial intelligence and technological innovation has been incorporated to greatly improve processes. Logistics in the food sector, in addition to the common factors of logistics in general, has its own elements that characterize it:

- Cold chain: controlling the temperature for the preservation of food products is a key element of logistics in this sector. An expert logistics operator will work in conditions of maximum hygiene and temperature controlled specifically for the type of food being transported or stored.

- Packaging and containers: these materials are in direct contact with food, so special attention is paid to them in food logistics. The objective is to facilitate the handling of the cargo while maintaining hygiene and its inalterability at all times.

- Warehousing: the way of organizing the warehouse for the food sector is different from other industries. A qualified logistics operator will take into account the difference in shelf life between the types of food handled, avoid cross-contamination and ensure adequate pest control.

- Shelf life and expiration times: synchronicity in operations, proper time management and constant verification must be optimal to guarantee product integrity, especially in the case of perishable foods, which add complexity to logistics management and require highly qualified personnel for their handling.

- Waste management: safety and hygiene are key in food handling. In this sense, it is vital to have adequate waste management to avoid contamination.

- Automation: Having an automated management system is essential to optimize warehouse activities. These platforms allow greater inventory control, thus improving the efficiency of the process.

- Food traceability: the traceability of products must always be guaranteed, whether they are food products or not. However, for the food sector this traceability must be even greater. Thanks to this guarantee, it is possible to follow protocols in case of contamination or any other health hazard. Monitoring traceability in real time is one of the challenges facing logistics operators worldwide.

Do you need a Logistics Operator with expertise in the food sector?

At Clover we have specialists in the transportation, storage and distribution of food. Our warehouses have all the security, infrastructure and hygiene measures that guarantee the preservation and proper handling of all types of food. In addition, thanks to our reverse logistics process we guarantee the quality of the products we have in our spaces. All this added to a technological suite that gives us greater control of the products in real time during transportation and storage.

Clover does it for you! We are your Strategic Logistics Partner.

We have almost 60 years of experience designing high quality logistics processes specifically tailored to the needs and characteristics of our customers. Contact us and discover all the options we have for your business.