TGF Service
Reefer & Cold Chain Freight Thailand
Temperature-controlled freight for perishable, chilled, or frozen cargo, covering reefer containers and cold-chain handling from origin to destination.
Quick Answer
Reefer and cold chain freight moves temperature-sensitive cargo — food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or other perishables — using refrigerated containers (reefers) for sea freight or temperature-controlled handling for air freight, with the goal of keeping cargo within its required temperature range from pickup to delivery. The main operational challenge isn't just booking a refrigerated unit; it's making sure the temperature setting, ventilation, and any humidity requirements are correctly specified before loading, and that the cold chain isn't broken during transfers between truck, port/airport, and final delivery. TGF confirms temperature and handling requirements with the shipper before booking, coordinates reefer container or temperature-controlled air handling, and flags any leg of the journey where the cold chain could be at risk, such as extended dwell time at a port in hot weather.
Ideal For
- Food and beverage exporters/importers
- Pharmaceutical and healthcare product shippers
- Chemical shippers with temperature-sensitive formulations
- Businesses needing continuous temperature monitoring across a multi-leg shipment
Features
- Reefer container booking (sea) and temperature-controlled air handling
- Temperature/humidity requirement confirmation before booking
- Cold chain continuity coordination across handoffs
- Monitoring/data logger coordination where required
- Pre-cooling and genset coordination for reefer containers
How It Works
How It Works
- 1
Temperature/handling requirement confirmation
Required temperature range and any humidity/ventilation needs are confirmed.
- 2
Reefer/temperature-controlled capacity booking
Space is booked with the appropriate refrigerated or temperature-controlled capacity.
- 3
Pre-cooling & loading coordination
The container/unit is pre-cooled to the required temperature before loading.
- 4
Transit monitoring & handoff coordination
Temperature is monitored and each handoff point is coordinated to avoid a cold chain break.
- 5
Temperature-controlled final delivery
Cargo is delivered while remaining within its required temperature range.
Documents
Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Temperature recording/data logger report (if used)
Health/phytosanitary certificate (for applicable food products, product-dependent)
Cost Factors
- Reefer container size/type or temperature-controlled air capacity
- Power/genset requirements during transit and port dwell
- Monitoring equipment if temperature logging is required
- Port/airport cold storage handling fees
- Route length relative to product shelf life
Risks to Plan Around
- Cold chain breaks during handoffs between truck, port/airport, and final delivery
- Port congestion extending dwell time beyond the cargo's safe window
- Incorrect temperature/humidity setting specified at booking
- Equipment (reefer unit) malfunction risk without monitoring in place
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between chilled and frozen cargo handling?
Both require temperature control, but the target temperature range and equipment settings differ — the exact requirement is confirmed per product before booking.
Can I get a temperature record for my shipment?
A data logger can be arranged where required so temperature is recorded throughout transit — worth discussing upfront for pharmaceutical or high-value perishable cargo.
What happens if a reefer container has a temperature deviation in transit?
Monitoring equipment, where fitted, flags deviations so they can be addressed as quickly as possible — this is one reason temperature logging is worth arranging for sensitive cargo.
Does port congestion affect cold chain cargo differently than dry cargo?
Yes — extended dwell time is a bigger concern for temperature-sensitive cargo since the safe window is tied to shelf life, not just overall schedule delay.
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