Reefer Container
Category: Logistics
Also searched as: Refrigerated container
Definition (plain English)
A refrigerated container used to move cargo at controlled temperature settings.
Why it matters commercially
Reefer setup affects freight cost, cargo acceptance, shelf life, temperature evidence, insurance, and claims if product quality fails.
Example
A frozen food importer confirmed set point, ventilation, pre-cooling, logger placement, and plug availability before booking.
Common mistake
Booking a reefer without written temperature setting, product condition at loading, power requirements, and deviation evidence.
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