# Food Processing Refrigerated Transportation

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> Food processing refrigerated transportation is the temperature-controlled movement of perishable raw materials and semi-finished products between producers, processing facilities, and storage sites under defined climatic conditions.

Food processing refrigerated transportation is the temperature-controlled movement of perishable raw materials and semi-finished products between producers, processing facilities, and storage sites under defined climatic conditions. The fundamental distinction runs between chilled transport – typically 0 to 8 °C for fresh goods such as meat, dairy, or produce – and frozen transport below −18 °C for deep-frozen items. In international road haulage, the ATP Agreement sets binding technical standards for vehicles and insulation equipment. Carriers must maintain unbroken temperature logs to satisfy HACCP requirements and food safety traceability obligations. This differs from pharmaceutical cold chain logistics, which involves distinct temperature windows and separate certification frameworks.

**Source:** [https://unece.org/transport/standards/transport/perishable-goods](https://unece.org/transport/standards/transport/perishable-goods)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Food Processing Refrigerated Transportation |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 105 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://unece.org/transport/standards/transport/perishable-goods |

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