Reefer shipping keeps temperature-sensitive cargo stable throughout ocean transit, from origin stuffing to final delivery at destination.
In common reefer operations, standard containers can handle a wide range of chilled and frozen requirements. Specialized equipment can support lower temperatures for selected cargo profiles.
For perishable products, cold-chain continuity is critical: pre-cooling, proper packing, ventilation settings, and minimal power-off time during handling.
ACI LOGISTICS builds reefer plans by commodity type (fresh produce, seafood, frozen food, pharmaceuticals), while monitoring milestones and shipment status end to end.
Preserving freshness is the key priority in transport. Perishable cargo must move under optimized conditions so shipments arrive at destination in the best possible state.
"This overview explains the best way to move and handle your cargo in a professional manner."
Referenced from reefer best practices and tailored for Vietnam import-export operations.
Define setpoint, ventilation and humidity by product profile before stuffing and before sailing, then verify pre-set temperature at gate-in and record values in the operational checklist.
Apply pre-cooling and use packaging that enables consistent airflow; arrange pallets, air channels and dunnage to keep circulation paths clear.
Plan port and transshipment handling to minimize power-off time, avoid temperature shock, and maintain stable conditions across all handover points.
Monitor ETD/ETA, reefer power status and key milestones; set alert checkpoints, respond quickly to schedule changes, and keep stakeholders updated in near real time.
Protect product quality, reduce risk, and keep costs predictable.
A continuous cold chain keeps temperature stable, reducing quality degradation and extending product shelf life for sensitive cargo.
Tight temperature control and fast handling reduce spoilage, schedule disruption, and exception costs across the journey.
Visibility on temperature, milestones, and handling updates helps shippers manage quality and delivery commitments with confidence.