The present disclosure relates to a unit load device and a method for storing and transporting articles. The unit load device includes: a housing defining an internal space and an opening to the internal space; and a cover configured to operably open or hermetically close the opening; wherein the housing is provided with a housing temperature control layer containing at least a first phase change material, and/or the cover is provided with a cover temperature control layer containing at least a second phase change material, so that during storage of articles in the internal space hermetically closed by the cover, a temperature of the internal space is within a preset temperature range after a preset period of time has elapsed.

A method of preparing non-volatile bituminous material in solid form includes first accessing molds having mold cavities defining an irregularly shaped brick having a plurality of non-planar surfaces and preparing the bituminous material for casting by heating it until it is suitably viscous for casting and optionally blending it with an additive. Then, the molds can be filled with the bituminous materials, preferably using a retractable conduit that progressively fills each mold cavity from its bottom to its top. Next, the bituminous material in the molds is solidified until substantially solid bricks are formed. Optionally, a skeleton with optional additional buoyant features can be placed in each mold cavity prior to casting so that the resulting brick has increased buoyancy throughout, and the skeleton and any buoyant features can be customized according to the needs of the customer. The resulting bricks can be removed for transport.

A method of preparing non-volatile bituminous material in solid form includes first accessing molds having mold cavities defining an irregularly shaped brick having a plurality of non-planar surfaces and preparing the bituminous material for casting by heating it until it is suitably viscous for casting and optionally blending it with an additive. Then, the molds can be filled with the bituminous materials, preferably using a retractable conduit that progressively fills each mold cavity from its bottom to its top. Next, the bituminous material in the molds is solidified until substantially solid bricks are formed. Optionally, a skeleton with optional additional buoyant features can be placed in each mold cavity prior to casting so that the resulting brick has increased buoyancy throughout, and the skeleton and any buoyant features can be customized according to the needs of the customer. The resulting bricks can be removed for transport.

Transport container 1 for temperature-controlled transport of temperature-sensitive goods, comprising a container wall 2 which, in a closed state, completely encloses an interior space 3, the container wall 2 comprising three side wall elements 21a, 21b, 21c, a top element 22, a base element 23 and a door element 24, which door element 24 can be arranged on the transport container 1 in such a way as to completely close an opening 10 of the transport container 1, and wherein at least one receiving strip 4 is arranged on each of the three side wall elements 21a, 21b, 21c in such a way as to attach temperature storage elements 5 thereto, and wherein on at least one of the side wall elements 21a; 21c, a receiving frame 6 with at least one receiving strip 4 for the attachment of temperature storage elements 5 is movably arranged in such a way that, in the closed state of the transport container 1, the opening is at least partially covered and, in an open state of the transport container 1, the opening 10 is completely uncovered.

A climate-controlled freight container (10) comprises a casing (12), enclosing a cargo compartment (20) and a control compartment (26). The container further comprises a climate system (30) that has at least two climate modules (40) and an air distribution arrangement (21), configured to distribute air from the climate system into the cargo compartment and. A central climate-control unit (52) is configured for collection of measurements associated with climate conditions of the cargo compartment and for controlling the climate system. Each of the climate modules is configured for adapting climate properties of air flowing through the climate modules from a return air plenum (36) to a supply air plenum (34). Each of the at least two climate modules comprises a local climate-control unit (46), configured for controlling an operation of the climate module. The central climate-control unit is configured for providing

operational instructions to the local climate-control units.

A freight container (10) and a method for sensing at least one of a temperature and a humidity in a freight container are provided. The freight container comprises a cargo compartment (20) being defined by a floor (16), a ceiling (14) and walls (18a-d). The freight container comprises a climate arrangement (50), configured for providing conditioned air-flow (100) into the cargo compartment of said freight container. The climate arrangement further comprises at least one environmental sensor (52A-E) for sensing a temperature and/or a humidity in the cargo compartment, wherein the at least one environmental sensor is accommodated in at least one recess (60) in at least one of the ceiling and walls.

A temperature-controlled transport container (10) has a cargo space (1) for accommodating temperature-sensitive goods and a refrigeration system. The refrigeration system comprises a closed air circuit (2), separate from the cargo space and located outside of and contiguous with at least one wall (9) of the cargo space. The refrigeration system further comprises at least one refrigeration unit (5) configured to cool air in the closed air circuit. The refrigeration system also comprises a pressurizing unit (8) for establishing a pressure difference between the closed air circuit and the ambient environment (20) outside of, but in a vicinity of, the temperature-controlled transport container.

A freight container (10), comprising: a cargo compartment being defined by a floor (16), a ceiling (14) and walls (18a-d) wherein the ceiling comprises an inner portion (40) and an outer portion (24) defining a first space (26). The freight container further comprises a climate arrangement (50), configured for providing a climate-conditioned air-flow into said cargo compartment of said freight container. At least one of said walls comprises an inner wall portion (17a, 42) and an outer wall portion (17b, 32) defining a second space (19a, 19b), wherein said first space is fluidically connected to said second space, and said inner wall portion comprises at least one aperture (110) between said second space and said cargo compartment. The climate arrangement is configured to provide said climate-conditioned air-flow into said cargo compartment of said freight container via said first space, said second space and said at least one aperture.

A vehicle delivery box for delivering content to a location using a transport vehicle is provided. The vehicle delivery box can include a main body having a first mode and a second mode. The main body can also include a cavity formed in the main body. The main body in the first mode can be removably coupled to the transport vehicle. The main body in the second mode can be uncoupled from the transport vehicle and adapted to deliver a product. Further, a vehicle delivery box system is provided including a vehicle delivery box and a transport vehicle. A method for delivering a product is also provided.

An assembly for saturating or aerating a medium with fluid. At least one hollow cylinder having gates and vents embedded within a grain mass. A target section of grain mass is identified and the gates and vents activated to provide influent flow to the target section in both vertical and horizontal directions.