# refrigerated goods

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Freight forwarders and shippers classify cargo as refrigerated goods when it must be kept within a defined temperature range throughout transport, transshipment, and storage.

Freight forwarders and shippers classify cargo as refrigerated goods when it must be kept within a defined temperature range throughout transport, transshipment, and storage. The spectrum is wide: frozen products typically require −18 °C or below, fresh fish is usually carried at 0–2 °C, and pharmaceuticals frequently demand 2–8 °C. Any break in the cold chain—caused by equipment failure, extended handling times, or inadequate cooling at transhipment hubs—can lead to irreversible quality loss or spoilage. Classifying cargo as refrigerated goods carries direct operational consequences: booking reefer containers or refrigerated vehicles, maintaining uninterrupted temperature logs, applying specific handling procedures, and, depending on the commodity, providing additional customs and food safety documentation. In strict usage, refrigerated goods denotes chilled but non-frozen cargo, distinguishing it clearly from frozen goods.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | refrigerated goods |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 126 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_chain |

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