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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

MISCELLANEOUS
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
Batteries
45
7.2
closed
 
     
Leather
65 - 72
18 to 22
closed
 
     

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.