{"id":5622,"date":"2025-10-21T17:46:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T10:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hungduplastics.com\/?p=5622"},"modified":"2025-10-21T17:46:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T10:46:24","slug":"cold-chain-logistics-packaging-a-strategic-duo-in-seafood-export","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hungduplastics.com\/en\/cold-chain-logistics-packaging-a-strategic-duo-in-seafood-export\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold Chain Logistics & Packaging \u2013 A Strategic Duo in Seafood Export"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Seafood export is one of the key pillars of Vietnam\u2019s economy, reaching over USD 9 billion in 2023 (VASEP, 2024).<\/strong> However, due to its perishable nature, seafood requires strict preservation processes from harvesting and processing to international transportation. Here, cold chain logistics and packaging<\/strong> become strategic, complementary elements to ensure quality, food safety, and brand value.<\/p>\n

PET and PP packaging<\/strong> with anti-fog technology, combined with cold chain logistics at temperatures from -18\u00b0C to -40\u00b0C, helps maintain the freshness and extend the shelf life of fish, shrimp, squid, clams, and mussels. Moreover, when paired with skin pack, topseal, and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technologies<\/strong>, packaging can reduce product loss by up to 20\u201330% during international shipment.<\/p>\n

In the context of increasingly strict import standards from the EU, US, and Japan, the combination of international-standard packaging (FDA, HACCP, ISO 22000)<\/strong> and modern cold chain logistics<\/strong> will determine Vietnam\u2019s seafood competitiveness on the global stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Plastic Packaging Types Suitable for Cold Chain Logistics<\/a><\/p>\n

1. Role of Cold Chain Logistics in Seafood Export<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1.1. Ensuring Freshness and Food Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n


Cold chain logistics is a transportation and storage system that maintains products at stable temperatures, typically from -18\u00b0C to -40\u00b0C<\/strong> for frozen seafood. Any disruption in the cold chain\u2014even for a few hours\u2014can compromise freshness, increase microbial growth, and reduce sensory quality (color, odor, texture). This is why importers in the EU, US, and Japan<\/strong> require detailed temperature records throughout the logistics process.<\/p>\n

1.2. Reducing Post-Harvest Losses<\/strong><\/h3>\n


According to FAO (2022)<\/strong>, post-harvest losses in seafood can reach 25\u201330%<\/strong> in developing countries, mainly due to insufficient cold chain systems. Investment in cold storage, refrigerated containers, and specialized transport vehicles significantly reduces spoilage while enhancing export value.<\/p>\n

1.3. Optimizing Costs and Delivery Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n


Modern cold chain systems not only preserve quality but also optimize operational costs<\/strong>. For instance, refrigerated containers with IoT sensors<\/strong> allow remote monitoring, early detection of issues, and risk mitigation. Cold distribution networks also reduce port wait times and storage costs.<\/p>\n

1.4. Regulatory Requirements from Import Markets<\/strong><\/h3>\n