# Chilled Cargo Logistics

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> Chilled cargo logistics covers all transport, handling, and storage operations for goods that must remain within a defined cool range – typically 0 °C to +8 °C – without freezing.

Chilled cargo logistics covers all transport, handling, and storage operations for goods that must remain within a defined cool range – typically 0 °C to +8 °C – without freezing. Fresh produce, dairy products, and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals are the most common product categories. The supporting infrastructure includes refrigerated trucks, reefer containers, and climate-controlled warehouses; continuous temperature records are both an operational requirement and a compliance prerequisite under food safety and pharmaceutical regulations. For freight forwarders, energy costs, specialized equipment, and regulatory overhead translate into significant surcharges over standard freight rates. Chilled logistics is distinct from frozen logistics, which operates at −18 °C or below.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_chain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_chain)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Chilled Cargo Logistics |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 104 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_chain |

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