The QPod™ concept is new and considered a revolutionary step forward in the storage and transportation of fresh foods and other perishable products. It is a breakthrough, enabling increasing demand for the industry's trend towards unitising perishable cargoes.

QPods™ are palletised mini containers, which have base units similar to cargo transport pallets ('pallets') in size and shape. But while a pallet is not fitted with a cargo container QPods™ are!

QPods™ have been designed to store food and other perishables in precisely controlled microenvironments so that they keep fresher for longer. This is achieved by the combination of new and traditional technologies, which enables the QPod™ to keep its cargo sealed in and protected in its environment while being moved through the distribution logistics chain. QPods™ will help satisfy a growing global demand for fresh produce and other perishable value-added goods. The solution is designed to provide distinct advantages over other systems in terms of transport and market flexibility and cargo security.

Mixed cargo, including frozen, chilled and general cargo (non-temperature controlled) can be transported simultaneously on or within the same vehicle. QPods™ also overcome problems with temperature change at cross docking points in the logistics chain, which can lead to a reduction in storage life of perishable cargo. There are no breaks in the cool chain due to the product never leaving the QPod™ from time of packaging to final market destination. The QPod™ moves through the distribution chain just like a normal palletised load.

Extension of storage life is possible because the QPod™ environments can be established faster and can be precisely controlled right to the point of sale if necessary.