BlueBox + Overhaul: cold chain and air freight logistics

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Transporting cold chain cargo requires speed, precision, and accurate data. This is especially true for air freight, where rerouting or rescheduling shipments can mean significant delays.

Thankfully, BlueBox Air Freight and Overhaul’s new partnership ensures the safe and efficient transport of temperature-sensitive goods. Businesses can now solve cold chain issues using new technologies and advanced solutions on one simple platform.

BlueBox Air Freight

BlueBox Air Freight provides robust solutions to preserve cold chain integrity during air transportation. Through a combination of visibility and compliance support, they empower companies to tackle key air cargo challenges. A few of their capabilities include:

1. Real-time monitoring

BlueBox’s innovative solution collects airway bill updates on milestone levels. Powered with Overhaul’s high-tech sensors, it tracks temperature, humidity, and other important data in real-time. These sensors provide continuous data throughout the entire air freight shipping process. Any changes from the desired temperature range can be quickly found and fixed. 

2. Data analytics

BlueBox collects and analyzes data in order to predict potential issues before they occur. This predictive analytics capability helps in optimizing routes. It also offers support in managing risks effectively by enabling informed, proactive measures.

3. Compliance, sustainability, and reporting

BlueBox ensures compliance with international cold chain regulations and standards. Automated reporting features facilitate easy documentation and audit trails, which are essential for regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Every shipment can be traced from a sustainability lens thanks to powerful reporting using certified calculations. 

4. End-to-end visibility

The BlueBox platform offers comprehensive visibility from the point of origin to the final destination. Stakeholders can access real-time updates and insights through a user-friendly interface, ensuring transparency throughout the shipment process.

Through these features, BlueBox helps companies quickly and efficiently manage their temperature and time sensitive shipments. Combined with Overhaul’s capabilities, shipping by air is a breeze.

Overhaul’s supply chain visibility

Overhaul integrates technology and logistics expertise to enhance the reliability and efficiency of cold chain management. This ensures on time delivery no matter the shipping option. Our solutions include:

1. Integrated platform

Overhaul provides an integrated platform that combines real-time monitoring with advanced analytics. This platform enables seamless coordination between shippers, carriers, and receivers. This ensures alignment and efficient communication.

2. Risk management

Our system can detect possible cold chain problems, like delays or temperature changes. We also have plans in place to quickly address any issues and keep things running smoothly.

3. Comprehensive security

Overhaul incorporates security features that protect shipments from theft, tampering, and other threats. Real-time alerts and geofencing ensure quick intervention against any anomalies. This helps maintain the integrity and safety of the cargo.

4. Regulatory compliance

Overhaul helps meet global compliance standards by providing thorough documentation and validation for audits. Automated workflows and reports make compliance easier and simplify the workload for logistics teams.

Combined impact

When utilized together, BlueBox Air Freight and Overhaul offer a synergistic solution that enhances the overall cold chain process.

  • Enhanced monitoring and control: Combining BlueBox’s real-time air freight data with Overhaul’s integrated platform & IoT sensors results in superior monitoring and control capabilities. 
  • Predictive and preventive measures: BlueBox’s predictive analytics, coupled with Overhaul’s risk management, allows for proactive intervention and prevention of potential issues.
  • Regulatory assurance: Both solutions ensure stringent compliance with regulatory requirements, providing peace of mind and reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties.

From air carrier to ocean freight, Overhaul offers custom solutions to support multiple modes of transport and shipping. And with BlueBox Air Freight, we’re collectively addressing the complex challenges of cold chain logistics.

Learn more about our cold chain specific offerings and read more about our partnership program here.

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