# First Expired First Out (FEFO) Reefer Logistics

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> Unlike FIFO (First In First Out), which sequences stock by receipt date, FEFO—First Expired First Out—orders goods strictly by expiration date: the item closest to its use-by date ships first, regardless of when it arrived.

Unlike FIFO (First In First Out), which sequences stock by receipt date, FEFO—First Expired First Out—orders goods strictly by expiration date: the item closest to its use-by date ships first, regardless of when it arrived. In cold-chain logistics this principle is a regulatory requirement or quality imperative for fresh meat, seafood, dairy, and pharmaceutical cargo. Forwarders and warehouse operators implement FEFO through warehouse management systems that link barcode or RFID data to shelf-life records. Consistently applied, FEFO cuts spoilage losses and simplifies traceability during food safety inspections.

**Source:** [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fefo.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fefo.asp)

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| Term | First Expired First Out (FEFO) Reefer Logistics |
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| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fefo.asp |

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