Transport of agricultural produce have been done a long time ago using simple tools by human power or assistance animals / livestock. Transportation equipment has now been developed in line with the needs of the community in an effort to meet their needs, despite tradisionalpun equipment is still in use. Transportation of goods in a relatively large amount must consider a variety of things including the buildup technique.
Transportation is an activity to move a product from one place to other places while maintaining product quality (Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia Number 44 / Permentan / OT.140 / 10/2009 on guidelines for post-harvest handling of agricultural products of plant origin are good / good handling practices) , Transportation can be done by using a machine danatau with the type and specifications according to the nature and characteristics of agricultural crops.
Characteristics of commodities and environmental management is very necessary to be considered in transportation activities. The temperature setting is very important during the process of transport, especially when the material will be transported long distance, therefore, the material is transported shall be such as to enable the good air circulation, which can carry out the heat generated by the product and also due to the air the heat coming from the surrounding air and the hot road.
Tools and means of transport should have the ability to maintain the quality of commodities transported. The means of transport used must have insulation (temperature barrier material) is good so that the temperature of the charge that has been cooled in the pre-cool dahuluatau can be maintained and have good ventilation so that air can flow through the product. During the transport, agricultural products must be constructed so that the damage can be minimized then amplified and secure.
Cargo or products in the vehicle pick-up can be arranged so that air can flow through the products that can cool the product itself selamakendaraan drove. Travelling at night and in the morning can reduce the heat load (heat load) on the vehicle transporting the harvest. Whichengages vehicle drivers in the delivery of the product should be trained in advance on how caranyamemuat and handle their cargo.
Transport of several types produkhortikultura both Indonesia and in several other countries is a common practice, particularly for transporting vegetables. Loaded with various kinds of materials can be a problem seriusjika optimal temperature is not appropriate (for example in the delivery of the fruit that is sensitive to damage the cold temperatures along with commodities that require very low temperatures) or when sending a mixture of commodities which produces etilendengan sensitive commodities ethylene.
Agricultural commodities which produces ethylene as high as bananas, apples and melons are ripe) can cause physical damage and or changes in color, taste and texture undesirable for commodities that are sensitive to ethylene, such as lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, potatoes, and sweet potatoes.
A wide variety of pallet lid can be used to cover the cooled product during handling and transport. Closing of polyethylene materials are cheap and lightweight, and protect pallet from dust, moisture and reduce the temperature increase. Lightly insulated cover can protect the load from the process of improving the heat for a few hours (for example, in case of delay in loading).
Thick insulated cover is sometimes used to protect tropical products darihawa cold during shipment during the winter. Further information can be found on the internet (keywords: produce pallet covers / pallet cover agricultural products) or a catalog from the International Ripening Company (www.QAsupplies.com or 800-472-7205). Stacking without regard to material conditions, means of transportation, and various other factors could lead to material damage.