Reefer - Commodity Handling Table
Recommended long-term storage conditions for container transportation
Contents: Fresh Vegetables and Melon | Fresh Fruit | Fresh Meat | Processed Meat | Dairy | Frozen Horticultural | Frozen Meat | Frozen Seafood | Miscellaneous |
| FROZEN MEAT |
| Commodity |
Post-harvest
Life (days) |
Recommended
Temperature Settings |
Recommended
Fresh Air Exchange (CFM) |
Benefit
from
Modified/
Controlled Atmosphere |
Acceptable
Receiving Pulp Temperature Range |
Highest
Freezing Point |
Remarks |
| °F
|
°C |
°F |
°C |
°F |
°C |
| Beef |
|
0 |
-17.8 |
closed |
|
0-15 |
-17.8 to -9.4 |
|
|
|
| Buffalo |
|
0 |
-17.8 |
closed |
|
0-15 |
-17.8 to -9.4 |
|
|
|
| Horse |
|
0 |
-17.8 |
closed |
|
0-15 |
-17.8 to -9.4 |
|
|
|
| Lamb |
|
0 |
-17.8 |
closed |
|
0-15 |
-17.8 to -9.4 |
|
|
|
| Pork |
|
0 |
-17.8 |
closed |
|
0-15 |
-17.8 to -9.4 |
|
|
|
| Poultry |
|
0 |
-17.8 |
closed |
|
0-15 |
-17.8 to -9.4 |
|
|
|
| Veal |
|
0 |
-17.8 |
closed |
|
0-15 |
-17.8 to -9.4 |
|
|
|
|
| Note: The above mentioned temperature and fresh-air exchange settings for each commodity are only recommended set points.
The post-harvest life expectancy and best temperature management for each commodity also vary by cultivars and post-harvest handlings.
Recommended temperature and fresh-air exchange settings are for general guidance only. These recommendations are based on standardized assumptions and industry research. Optimum settings may differ depending on the specific commodity, post-harvest handling and other variables. Shippers are responsible for determining the optimum settings best suited for their cargo. |
|
