Astro-Cooler Products

Moving cargo by rail is cost effective and fuel efficient, a fact that reduces impact on the planet AND the wallet. Intermodal transit by rail in the US, however, can also mean long stops in cold-weather hubs like Chicago, exposing cargo to freezing temperatures during the winter months. This is why many shippers transition to over-the-road trucks starting in November, wary of the risk to freeze-sensitive products.

But you might not have to.

If you ship products nationally, you are certainly aware that intermodal and dry shipping is less expensive when compared to temperature controlled trucks. But you might not have considered that intermodal rail shipments also reduce your carbon footprint. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reports that:

Astro-Cooler’s thermal pallet covers are ideal for LTL/LCL Dry shipping and come in two styles – the basic Astro-Cooler aluminum foil layer + bubble material, and the more robust Astro-Quilt material. Once customers discover the benefits of our passive thermal protection solutions, the next question is “which cover should I choose?”