Containers key link in the cold chain
At the beginning of last year, Singapore-based supermarket Sheng Siong was looking for a safe and reliable way to distribute temperature sensitive products to its stores.
As well as temperature maintenance, the system had also to meet various stringent HACCP requirements. The Quality Assurance team carried out extensive testing over several weeks and chose the Olivo Roll 650 portable insulated containers to meet their needs. They use the Olivo eutectic plate system for refrigeration.
Sheng Siong Group CEO Mr Lim Hock Chee says: “The Olivo cold logistics system is good at keeping temperatures cold throughout the entire distribution process.”
Another benefit is that when the products arrive at the stores and are waiting to be unloaded, the Rolls act as temporary cold storage and because the products are still inside the closed containers they are protected from possible contamination by pests.
Lim Hock Chee continues: “We like the feature on the Rolls that allows us to use a lock or security seal so there is no risk of products getting lost or stolen. Overall, we are very satisfied and happy with the performance, logistics advantage and flexibility that the Olivo containers provide for our operations. We will be exploring other types of chilled or frozen products that can also benefit from using Olivo equipment.”
