The risks of moving from –18°C to –15°C

Refrigerated transport – basics

• Principles of effective airflow in refrigerated transport
• Critical role of transport in cold chain compliance

Transport and warehouse – risk

• The added risk to the proposition of Australia’s harsh climate and distance between capital cities
• Transport design shortfalls that can compromise cold chain compliance
• How process disciplines can impact airflow in the transport
• Temperature risks in the warehouse and staging area
• Variables and risks associated with product thawing
• Evolution of refrigeration systems to reduce emissions and impacts on the refrigerated payload

Standards for perspective

• Key aspects of the Food Safety Modernisation Act and the European ATP Standard
• Australian Standard AS4982 (Thermal performance of refrigerated transport equipment – specification and testing) and how the lack of industry regulation adds risk and inefficiency into the cold chain

Technology for accountability

• Technology void that adds safety and validates cold chain compliance

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will understand the multifaceted risks of altering their temperature for cold storage and transport. Participants will be able to make informed decisions around refrigerated transport processes that balance sustainability goals across the cold chain with food safety and compliance requirements.

Meet your trainer

Adam Wade is Australia’s leading cold chain warrior. An experienced cold chain consultant and trainer, he is one of the country’s leading voices in helping manufacturers, retailers, and producers improve compliance, minimise food waste, reduce costs throughout the refrigerated supply chain, and deliver fresher, safer products to their customers.

Adam brings transparency, accountability and connectivity to those operating in the cold chain through training, education, process improvement and technology.

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