Transporting perishable goods such as farm products for long distances can be quite challenging without refrigerated transport. Although refrigerated transport dates back to the last half of the 19th century, its real benefits are witnessed in this era of globalisation. It has changed the fortunes of both small scale and large scale farmers by ensuring their products reach the market while still fresh. On the other hand, it has created a demand for fresh produce.

Are your delivery costs fluctuating? Are you looking for ways to reduce the costs associated with your deliveries? Many people do not understand how various metrics affect the total amount they incur while making deliveries. This article discusses some metrics that you should track so that you can try to reduce your total transportation costs. Unit Transport Costs It is wise to get statistics about how much you have been spending to transport each unit of a product during every year.

When considering a company vehicle, owners may consider leasing the car rather than buying it outright.  Buying a vehicle outright can be a costly venture, and has the potential to become a failed investment. Leasing a company vehicle offers a number of advantages over buying one, yet considerations should be made, as there are also disadvantages. Advantages Leasing a company car will initially cost less money than purchasing a vehicle. While it varies for each dealership, outright buying a vehicle will typically require a down payment, while leasing a vehicle will usually require a security deposit, and one month payment in advance.