Delivery Problems
La Chaîne Logistique du Froid warns: “Fuel shortages will lead to food shortages in France” The Chaîne Logistique du Froid, a trade association representing companies responsible for temperature-controlled transport and logistics, has warned of the risks of a disruption in France warned the delivery of fresh and frozen products to customers of transport companies: industry, supermarkets, restaurants Punishment of the supply chain by blockades of refineries The blockades of oil refineries, which are underway in national territories, confront companies that transport perishable goods (agricultural commodities – meat, fish, agricultural products, fruits and vegetables – finished or semi-finished products – ready meals, restaurant products, fresh or frozen) with increasing fuel supply difficulties.
Maintain Production
“We demand that fuel production be maintained and accessible to refrigerated trucks, otherwise the food supply to the population will be jeopardized,” warns Valérie Lasserre, general delegate of La Chaîne Logistique du Froid, a trade association representing 120 companies. Transport and storage of fresh and frozen products, just-in-time food delivery. Less than a week of autonomy Fresh produce transporters surveyed by La Chaîne Logistique du Froid are experiencing fuel supply difficulties across the country, particularly in the Hauts-de -region of France. For carriers equipped with tankers, available reserves are less than a week in some cases. Other carriers rely on stocks available at gas stations.
Diesel and AdBlue Shortage
“The time it takes to restart a refinery unit is approximately 6 days. Unless action is taken quickly to keep fuel production and distribution running, our refrigerated trucks could run out of fuel and therefore be non-working in no time.” says Valérie Lasserre. Stress on three products: diesel, off-road diesel and AdBlue Three products are affected, particularly the cold chain. Refrigerated trucks require two fuels: diesel to power the traction motors and off-highway. Diesel to power thermal cooling systems ( to power refrigeration units) essential for maintaining food temperature.
In addition to these two fuels, there is the additive commonly known as AdBlue, which significantly reduces polluting exhaust emissions.
