Oftentimes, when people think about methods to protect shipments, the images of sturdy boxes, ‘fragile’ stickers, bubble wraps cushioning and high durable tapes come to mind. However, one silent enemy that shipment operators tend to forget about is moisture. In fact, it is estimated that 10 per cent of the world’s consignments each year (or approximately around 17 million containers) are destroyed by moisture and fungus, or more specifically, a phenomenon known in the shipping industry as ‘container rain’.
Container rain is generated by temperature fluctuation, which occurs as ships transit through different climate zones. As it journeys from one part of the world to another, the difference in temperature tends to cause the moisture in the air to condense on the colder areas of the container. Once the temperature rises, the cold moisture which had condensed on the container ceilings expands to form water, which then drips down as container rain.
When happens repeatedly after a long course of travel, this can lead to corrosion, mould, powder caking and damaged packaging. Subsequently, this means shipping companies will have to deal with lost revenue, replacement orders, product disposals, increased insurance premiums, and a tarnished brand. Nonetheless, there is a solution to this predicament.
One of the most effective ways to minimise the moisture content in the air, thus preventing container rain is by using BirchSorb Cargo hyperdesiccant.
BirchSorb Cargo hyperdesiccant has an exceptional moisture control feature allowing it to eliminate container rain at its roots. Often, other traditional moisture controls are only effective for a short period of time and they tend to re-release the moisture back into the cargo when the temperature goes up, especially on a long journey. This defeats the purpose of its usage the first place. BirchSorb Cargo hyperdesiccant on the other hand, has a unique formulation that can absorb humidity and locks it away chemically in a solid matrix for up to 12 weeks, with no chance of moisture re-release even in warm environments. In addition, it is also capable of absorbing more than three times its own weight in moisture.
The revolutionary technology of BirchSorb Cargo offers remarkable performance in a wide range of humidity and temperature. Our global team of experts are also ready to guide you on your moisture-free journey. To know more about how you can protect your cargo using BirchSorb, you can contact our team at:
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