NOR in Logistics: Smart Savings or Silent Risk
When a NOR Isn’t Just Another Container: What You Need to Know Before Choosing a Non-Operating Reefer
If you work in international logistics or foreign trade, you’ve probably received tempting offers to move your cargo using NORs (Non-Operating Reefers). The rates sound great, and at first glance, it may seem like the perfect solution to cut costs. But here’s the catch: a NOR is not just another dry container, and using one without understanding its conditions can lead to unexpected headaches and expenses.
Unlike standard dry containers, NORs are refrigerated containers that are no longer used for cooling but are repurposed to carry dry cargo. Because they’re not designed originally for this purpose, they come with unique operational limitations and risks that you need to manage carefully.
Here’s what you need to keep in mind before choosing an NOR:
Key Differences Between NOR and Dry Containers
While both can transport dry cargo, NORs differ significantly from regular dry containers:
Strategic Tips to Use NORs Safely
At OnBoard Logistics, we know that in global logistics it’s not just about moving cargo it’s about moving it safely, efficiently, and strategically. With 30 offices worldwide, we support you in making smart, cost-effective, and risk-controlled shipping decisions. Want to know when using an NOR makes sense and when it doesn’t? Let’s talk.
“In today’s increasingly competitive global market, moving cargo isn’t enough. You need to move trust.”
OnBoard Logistics Editorial Property. Created by Sara Agar Consuegra, MARCOM Executive. #MovingForwardTogether #Newsletter.
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NOR en logística: ahorro inteligente o riesgo silencioso”
Cuando un NOR No es Solo Otro Contenedor: Lo Que Debes Saber Antes de Elegir un Non-Operating Reefer
Si trabajas en comercio exterior o logística internacional, seguramente ya recibiste ofertas irresistibles para mover tu carga en NOR (Non-Operating Reefer). Las tarifas parecen atractivas y, a simple vista, podrían parecer la solución perfecta para reducir costos. Pero cuidado: un NOR no es un contenedor dry cualquiera y usarlo sin entender sus condiciones puede traerte riesgos ocultos y sobrecostos inesperados.
A diferencia de los contenedores secos estándar, los NOR son contenedores refrigerados que ya no se utilizan para enfriar, sino que se adaptan para transportar carga seca. Por esta razón, presentan limitaciones operativas y condiciones específicas que debes conocer antes de elegirlos.
Principales Diferencias Entre un NOR y un Dry Container
Aunque ambos pueden transportar carga seca, un NOR tiene características particulares que lo diferencian:
Tips Estratégicos para Usar un NOR de Forma Segura
En OnBoard Logistics sabemos que en la logística global no se trata solo de mover carga, sino de moverla bien. Con 30 oficinas en todo el mundo, te ayudamos a optimizar costos, minimizar riesgos y garantizar operaciones eficientes. ¿Quieres saber cuándo un NOR es la mejor opción para tu operación y cuándo no? Hablemos.
“Porque en un mercado global cada vez más competitivo, no basta con mover carga. Hay que mover confianza.”
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Propiedad editorial OnBoard Logistics. Creado por Sara Agar Consuegra MARCOM Executive. #MovingForwardTogether #Newsletter
Customer Services Supervisor en Hapag Lloyd Flug GmbH
3dthey're good alternatives, for some special routes, just must observe some indication like Non DG or overweight that may harm equipment