Guidelines for reefer container shipments

Guidelines for selected reefer commodities

Examples	Shipping temperature in F	Relative humidity %	Appro. storage days	Freezing point in F
Apples	32-36	90	90-230	29
Bananas	57	90	20-24	31
Cabbage	32-34	90	24	30
Durians	38-40	90	40-55	31
Garlic	32	70	160	27
Lychees	34-36	90	20-33	31
Mangoes	50-57	90	13-20	30
oranges	32-39	90	33-85	31
potatoes	39-55	90	55-130	30
strawberries	32	90	6-10	31
Deep frozen mean, poultry, shellfish,frozen fish	-8 or colder
Frozen food	-0 or colder

We are not responsible for any reefer cargo damage per the above guidelines due to the temperature and the
transit life time are highly dependent on variety, ripeness duration as well as origin of the products.

(1) The transport time and the volume of the shipment,
(2) The humidity and fresh air ventilation requirements (in CBM per hour),
(3) The optimal temperature requirement ( in F ),
(4) The packaging material and cartons used,
(5) The recommended stowage plan,
(6) Any shipping documents required including export/import permit, legal documents, etc.