Too late for Chocolates?
Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love and affection, is a big deal, especially for chocolate deliveries. That means opportunities (and challenges) for the logistics business and its operations. As we delve into managing deliveries during this peak season, guarantee that those sweet treats arrive on time and enjoyable up to the last bite.
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The Never-Decaying Sweet Tooth of Filipinos
According to the 2016 – 2022 Philippine Cacao Industry Roadmap, the Philippines was the first Asian country to grow cacao, the plant used to produce cocoa powder, the main ingredient in making chocolates. However, the country is still a huge importer of coca products, with $102.3 million worth recorded in 2014, mainly for chocolates. Historically and today, Filipinos have loved chocolate.
In other countries, chocolate and other desserts like cake are seen as just a snack, but in the Philippine culture, it is often given as a gift for holidays like Valentine’s Day.
How was the Valentine’s Deliveries for Chocolates Today?
Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year for the food business in general and makes the chocolate delivery operations and logistics across the Philippines challenging as well. Given the cultural significance of gifting chocolates here, the demand spikes dramatically come February 14th. This year was no exception.
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Operations and Logistics Challenges of Chocolate Deliveries
Executing smooth and successful chocolate deliveries poses unique operational and logistical challenges. It can be more complex than delivering everyday packages and parcels.
Chocolates are Perishable and Heat-Sensitive
Chocolates melt and spoil easily, especially in hot weather. This makes delivering chocolates in the Philippines challenging. Temperatures often exceed 20°C across the islands. At these temperatures, chocolates can deform, bloom, and lose quality. That’s why selecting a logistics business provider for same day delivery service is crucial for chocolate deliveries to ensure that you won’t let melting and spoilage from happening.
The Need for Diverse Delivery Fleets
Balancing truck space and growing chocolate delivery demand is difficult. However, Transportify has various vehicle options, from economy vehicles like sedans and MPVs for tiny gift bundles to vans and trucks for hauling larger chocolate deliveries from warehouses. The list of available vehicle options in Transportify is stated below:
| Vehicle Type | Dimensions/ Weight Limits | Base Price (Metro Manila) | Base Price (Outside Metro Manila) | Base Price (Visayas/Mindanao) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wing Van | 32 to 40 x 7.8 x 7.8 ft 12000kg to 28000kg | 7000 PHP | 6500 PHP | 6500 PHP |
 6w Fwd Truck | 18 x 6 x 7 ft 7000kg | 4850 PHP | 4850 PHP | 4850 PHP |
 Closed Van | 10 to 14 x 6 x 6 ft 2000kg to 4000kg | 1600 PHP | 1450 PHP | 1450 PHP |
 Open Truck | 10 to 21 x 6 ft x open 2000kg and 7000kg | 2300 PHP | 1950 PHP | 1950 PHP |
 L300/Van | 8 x 4.5 x 4.5 ft 1000kg | 415 PHP | 374 PHP | 335 PHP |
 Small Pickup | 5 x 5 ft x open 1000kg | 418 PHP | 338 PHP | 325 PHP |
 Light Van | 5.5 x 3.8 x 3.8 ft 600kg | 375 PHP | 292 PHP | 275 PHP |
 MPV/SUV | 5 x 3.2 x 2.8 ft 200kg | 240 PHP | 210 PHP | 160 PHP |
 Sedan | 3.5 x 2 x 2.5 ft 200kg | 220 PHP | 190 PHP | 140 PHP |
Operations and Logistics of Loading and Unloading of Items
The processes of physically loading chocolates onto delivery vehicles and later unloading them at destinations pose clear yet often overlooked challenges. However, Transportify ensures that the loading of boxes is systematically done to avoid shifting or collapsing by training their drivers on cautious loading procedures and damage prevention. Drivers will check box placement with warehouse staff before departing and inspect each gift to prevent cracks or squashes upon delivery.
Logistics Business Delays Due to Heavy Traffic
Heavy traffic and bad roads also drag out short trips for hours, hurting temperature control. Though traffic persists as a constant challenge, Transportify’s operations and logistics still is making its way to strategically map delivery routes through an optimized route feature on the app, keeping cost-efficient and, at the same time, time-saving chocolate deliveries.
Picking the Right Delivery Service Matters
Success in chocolate deliveries depends hugely on the logistics business provider. As shown, the work has many challenges – heavy traffic, fragile packaging, finicky temperature control. Companies need abilities to handle sweets transport on busy holidays. Transportify ticks those boxes. This Valentine’s Day and always, choose Transportify for smooth deliveries. Trust our teams this Araw ng mga Puso as you celebrate treasured Filipino gift-giving traditions. With the right partner, your efforts will pay off beautifully.
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