GAC Samudera Logistics started a cold chain warehousing service in Indonesia, in the Bekasi area, approximately 30km east of Jakarta.
The company says the carbon dioxide-powered cold chain distribution center is more environmentally friendly compared to conventional technology, which uses ammonia or other common refrigerants, which are toxic and consume more energy.
The facility is built to meet all international standards for cold storage in terms of construction specifications, flooring, racking system, to name a few, and was designed to meet strict quality and hygiene standards of food, medical and pharmaceutical industries.
The center has six chambers with temperatures ranging from -25°C to 5°C and one chamber for chilled temperatures of 0°C to 8°C.
The chambers are separated from one another with anti-bacterial panels.
Installed with a double-deep rack system, the facility can accommodate a storage volume of more than 6,000 standard pallet positions, and is equipped with plastic pallets to meet industry standards.
In addition to storage space, the facility has a dedicated product processing or customization area, office space, mechanized material handling equipment, pest control system and 24/7 power backup.
The facility is accessible to all truck types from small one-tonner trucks to 40-feet containers with 12 loading/unloading docks.
