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How meat is hauled in Kazakhstan — and how it should be
In short. Meat is chilled to spec at the slaughterhouse — not "it'll cool down on the way".
The cold chain on wheels
In short. Medicines may only travel in vehicles qualified under GDP rules: temperature mapping of the body, calibrated sensors, test protocols.
How big companies run their truck fleets
In short. Large fleets sell their trucks long before anything starts breaking — at the point where a kilometre costs the least.
Retroreflective tape, side guards and rear underrun protection on trucks
Retroreflective contour marking, side underrun protection devices and a rear underrun bar on trucks and trailers are mandatory design elements, not…
Electronic consignment notes and trip sheets in Kazakhstan — 2026
From 1 January 2026, consignment notes for goods (SNT) in Kazakhstan are governed by the new Tax Code and by Ministry of Finance Order No.
Almaty entry restriction for trucks with an axle load above 8 tonnes
From 25 July 2026 Almaty restricts goods vehicles with an axle load above 8 tonnes: between 07:00 and 22:00 such vehicles may not enter the area…
An insulated van or a refrigerated van: how they differ and which to choose
An isothermal body only slows warming; a reefer creates cold. A comparison table and what to choose for your cargo…
How many pallets fit in a van: counting by internal dimensions
How to work out how many europallets fit in a body: two loading patterns, panel thickness, a table for real…
Types of van body: what exists and how to choose for your cargo
Dry freight, isothermal, reefer, eutectic, dropside, curtainsider — how they differ and what to choose…
A 40+ cubic-metre body: what to know before ordering
The cubes are there but nothing fits: why volume is limited by permitted weight, not length…
JAC N35 or JAC N56: where the line between categories B and C runs
Between them runs the main line in delivery vehicles — 3,500 kg. On one side an ordinary licence, on the other…
Curtain-side versus eyelet tarpaulin: why the sliding body works better
One truck opens in five seconds, the other takes a quarter of an hour to unlace. We go through the difference…
JAC N35 or Kia Bongo K2500: China versus Korea in the 1.5-tonne class
Both are category B and the same size, yet they solve different problems: 400 kg of payload against service coverage…
How cold does a refrigeration unit go: the limits of Carrier, Elinj and Kaida
Why the “−20 °C” on a data sheet is always a pair of temperature and body volume. We go through the limits…
KIA Bongo K2500 or K4000: which to choose for a van
We compare the KIA Bongo K2500 and K4000 chassis and COND bodies on them: specs, dimensions, warranties, pros and cons.
What is a refrigerated van: the equipment, the vehicle and how it all works
Two meanings of the term, temperature ranges, a refrigeration cycle diagram: compressor, expansion valve, evaporator. Types of units — engine-driven, self-contained, 220/380 V, eutec…
Why a refrigerator won't cool: 7 causes and a diagnostic checklist
Isn't the refrigerator reaching or holding temperature? We break down 7 systemic causes — refrigerant leak, evaporator icing…
A turnkey refrigerator: how to build a refrigerator vehicle in Kazakhstan
A turnkey refrigerator in Almaty step by step: cargo and mode, body insulation for the climate, volume and pallets, unit selection…
Charging a refrigerator with refrigerant and leaks: 7 signs and how it's done right
When a refrigerator needs a refrigerant charge, why you can't just top it up, how leaks are found and how a proper …
Kia Bongo K2500, Hyundai Porter, GAZelle Next or FAW: how to choose a 1.5-tonne truck
We break down the four most popular chassis in the 1.5-tonne class — what they share, how they differ and what body COND fits on each.
Registration entry for a van conversion
What counts as a conversion, why the vehicle-passport entry is needed and which documents are usually required when fitting a new body.
Which body pays off on a JAC N90: dry freight, isothermal or reefer
The same truck — three different bodies and three different economics. We break down in numbers which body on a JAC N90 pays off faster.
The multi-temperature van: two modes in one body
What a two-compartment body consists of, where the bulkhead runs and when such a van is not needed. Explained on two of our own vehicles.
How to choose a reefer: five questions before buying
Temperature, volume, pallets, chassis and equipment — a short checklist that will save you money and nerves.
