Shipping perishables: getting reefer settings right

Lucía Fernández · 19 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Shipping perishables: getting reefer settings right

Pre-cooling is not optional. Fruit loaded warm never recovers, because a reefer unit maintains temperature rather than removing field heat.

Hass avocados typically travel at 5.5°C with controlled atmosphere on long routes; Kent mangoes prefer 10-12°C after hot water treatment. Confirm the setting in writing on the booking.

Ask for temperature logger data on arrival. A downloadable trace is the fastest way to settle a quality dispute in your favour.

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