In previous test runs, the rigors of intermodal transit resulted in bottle scuffing and product damage. Temperature is the biggest concern. If it's too cold, certain wines produce sediment or tartrate fallout; conversely, too much heat can push the cork and oxidize the wine. Ste. Michelle's second-highest expense after the wine is its packaging. Damage to either is unacceptable.
But the winery's business was growing, and it needed a partner to manage its transportation and logistics. "We had been our own distribution point and warehouse, and oversaw truck traffic and orders," McKinney says. "We reached the point where it would require significant capital to expand infrastructure."
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But the winery's business was growing, and it needed a partner to manage its transportation and logistics. "We had been our own distribution point and warehouse, and oversaw truck traffic and orders," McKinney says. "We reached the point where it would require significant capital to expand infrastructure."
To know more visit:
http://www.squidoo.com/railex-refrigerated-unit-train-proved-to-be-up-to-the-task
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