Frozen Cargo

Frozen Cargo refers to goods that must be kept in a frozen state (usually below -18°C) during transportation and storage. This mainly includes frozen meat, seafood, quick-frozen foods, ice cream, and certain pharmaceutical products. It is commonly used in refrigerated containers (reefer containers), reefer ships, air cold chain, and bonded cold storage. Key considerations: specify temperature requirements (e.g., -18°C or -20°C), whether temperature fluctuations are allowed, ventilation and humidity control; when booking, indicate 'Frozen Cargo' and request a reefer container, confirm whether the shipping line provides full temperature control and backup power; for customs clearance, provide quarantine and sanitary certificates. Difference from other terms: Chilled Cargo typically refers to perishable goods kept at 0°C to 4°C, while Frozen Cargo requires lower temperatures and the goods are frozen; general cargo has no temperature control requirements. Additionally, freight rates for frozen cargo are usually higher than general cargo, and liability allocation (e.g., cargo damage due to temperature deviation) must be clearly stated in the contract.