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Temperature Controlled Cargo

Complete guide to refrigerated shipping - reefer containers, cold chain logistics, and best practices for transporting temperature-sensitive goods worldwide.

-35°C to +30°C
Reefer Containers
Real-time Monitoring

What is Temperature Controlled Shipping?

Temperature controlled (reefer) shipping uses specialized refrigerated containers to maintain specific temperature ranges for temperature-sensitive cargo. This ensures product quality and safety throughout the entire supply chain journey.

Precise Control

±0.5°C temperature accuracy

Air Circulation

Controlled atmosphere options

GPS Tracking

24/7 remote monitoring

Temperature Range Categories

Frozen Goods

-35°C to -18°C

Suitable For:

  • Frozen seafood and fish
  • Frozen meat and poultry
  • Ice cream and frozen desserts
  • Frozen vegetables and fruits
  • Frozen medical samples

Chilled Goods

-5°C to +5°C

Suitable For:

  • Dairy products and cheese
  • Fresh meat and deli products
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Vaccines and pharmaceuticals
  • Fresh flowers and plants

Controlled Temp

+5°C to +25°C

Suitable For:

  • Wine and beverages
  • Chocolate and confectionery
  • Tropical fruits (bananas, mangoes)
  • Temperature-sensitive medicines
  • Chemicals and cosmetics

Reefer Container Types

20ft Reefer

Standard refrigerated container

Internal Volume

28 m³

Max Payload

27,400 kg

Dimensions (L×W×H)

5.4×2.3×2.3 m

Pallets (EUR)

11 pallets

40ft HC Reefer

High cube refrigerated container

Internal Volume

67 m³

Max Payload

29,600 kg

Dimensions (L×W×H)

11.6×2.3×2.6 m

Pallets (EUR)

25 pallets

Cold Chain Best Practices

Pre-cooling

Cool cargo to required temperature before loading. Never use reefer to cool warm products.

Proper Stacking

Allow air circulation around cargo. Maintain 10cm clearance from walls and floor.

Monitoring

Use data loggers and GPS tracking. Monitor temperature 24/7 throughout journey.

Documentation

Complete temperature logs, certificates of origin, and phytosanitary certificates.

Common Temperature-Sensitive Commodities

Fresh Produce

  • Bananas (13-14°C)
  • Avocados (5-7°C)
  • Berries (0-2°C)
  • Citrus fruits (4-8°C)
  • Leafy vegetables (0-2°C)

Pharmaceuticals

  • Vaccines (2-8°C)
  • Insulin (2-8°C)
  • Biologics (-20 to -80°C)
  • Blood products (2-6°C)
  • Clinical samples (-20°C)

Meat & Seafood

  • Fresh beef (0 to -1°C)
  • Frozen meat (-18 to -25°C)
  • Fresh fish (-1 to 0°C)
  • Frozen seafood (-18 to -25°C)
  • Poultry (-18°C)

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