‘Every degree matters: Need efficient solutions’

Satish Lakkaraju, CEO, Nexgen Logistics, Garudavega, said, “While modern airport cool ports meet global standards, the real test lies in maintaining cold chain integrity across the entire journey. From farm to destination, every stage requires careful temperature management, speed and coordination. Temperature control must extend beyond airport facilities. Fluctuations during farm-to-packhouse movement, road transportation to the airport, cargo transfers, and aircraft loading can affect the freshness and shelf life of the goods. Pre-cooling, refrigerated transportation and careful handling at every stage is a must to preserve product quality. For perishables like baby corn, berries, and microgreens, speed is critical. Delays in customs procedures, phytosanitary clearances, and tarmac dwell times reduce shelf life and diminish product value.”

Pallak Kashyap is a reporter at CargoTalk, specialising in aviation and logistics. He covers the air cargo sector through news stories, interviews and on-ground reporting, with a clear focus on supply chains, operational trends and industry developments. His work aims to break down complex logistics narratives into practical, easy-to-understand insights for the trade. Beyond reporting, he closely follows evolving business trends and the forces shaping the future of global logistics.

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