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SHIPPER’S GUIDANCE

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  • The cargo has been pre-cooled to the required temperature.
  • The container’s external body and door gaskets are intact.
  • The container is clean, odor-free, and in good condition, inside and out.
  • The container’s floor and grooves are clean and unobstructed.
  • All four drainage openings are clear.
  • All relevant data (stowage date, temperature, vessel and voyage) has been accurately recorded.

The required temperature and air vent settings are clearly stated

  • Stow the cargo quickly and efficiently, keeping surface/pallet packing intact.
  • Do not use a gas-powered forklift to stack surfaces/pallets, because its emissions can damage the cargo.
  • Do not load any produce whose packing has been damaged during stowage.
  • Check for and remove damaged fruit, because it can have a negative effect on the rest of the fruit in the container. The container should be opened as close as possible to the cold warehouse and the refrigeration unit should not be operated before or during stowing
  • Only activate the refrigeration unit after closing the container.
  • Do not leave excess space between cargos.
  • Do not leave excess space in front of the door.
  • Do not leave excess space in front of the machinery.
  • Leave enough space between the cargo and the doors to allow free air circulation.
  • Do not stow goods above the red line.
  • Double check that all air vents have been set to meet your requirements.

Recommended Refrigeration Guidelines for Fruits &Vegetables
ProductTemperatureVentilation settingCMHRelative Humidity (%)Dehumidification (max. relative humidity setting)Approximate Storagedays
Apples -1 to +4 +30 to +40 10 to 60 90 to 95OFF 2 to 7 months
Apricots -0.5 to 0 +31 to +32 15 to 60 90 to 95OFF 7 to 14
Asparagus 0 to +2 +32 to +36 20 to 25 90 to 98OFF 14 to 21
Avocados +4 to +13 +40 to +55 40 to 60 85 to 90OFF 14 to 21
Bananas (green) +13 to +14 +56 to +58 25 to 60 85 to 95OFF 18 - 22
Beans (Green, snap) +4 to +7+40 to +45 20 to 30 95 to 98OFF 7 to 10
Blueberries -0.5 to 0 +31 to +32 0 to 10 90 to 95OFF 10 to 14
Cabbage (early crop) 0 +3220 to 60 90 to 98OFF 21 to 42
Cabbage (late crop) 0 +3220 to 60 90 to 98OFF 5 to 6 months
Carambola (Starfruit) +5 to +7 +41 to +4520 90OFF21
Carrots 0 +32 10 to 20  90 to 95OFF 28 to 180
Cauliflower 0 +3220 to 60 90 to 98OFF14 to 21
Celery 0 +32 20 to 25 90 to 95OFF 14 to 42
Cherries (sweet) 0 +32 0 to 10  90 to 95OFF 14 to 21
Clemantines 0 to +4 +32 to +39 20 to 60 85 to 90OFF 7 to 50
Coconuts 0 to +2 +32 to +36 0 to 25 75 to 85OFF * 1 to 2 months
Cucumbers +10 to +13 +50 to +55 15 to 25 90 to 95OFF 10 to 14
Eggplants+8 to +12+46 to +5410 to 1590 to 95OFF7 to 14
Figs (fresh) -0.5 to 0 +31 to +32 0 to 5 85 to 90OFF 7 to 10
Garlic 0 +320 to 15 60 to 70ON6 to 7 months
Ginger +13 +5510 to 15 65 to 75OFF 4 to 6 months
Grapefruit +10 to +15 +50 to +60 15 to 50 85 to 90OFF 1 to 2 months
Grapes -1 to 0 +30 to +32 10 to 15 90 to 95OFF 1 to 5 months
Kiwi fruit 0 3220 to 60 90 to 95OFF 2 to 3 months
Lemons +11 to +15 +52 to +60 15 to 25 85 to 95OFF 1 to 3 months
Lettuce (iceberg) 0 32 20 to 50  90 to 95OFF 14 to 21
Limes +8 to +10 +46 to +50 15 to 2585 to 90OFF14 to 35
Lychees +2 to +6 +36 to +43 10 to 15 90 to 95OFF 21 to 35
Mandarin Oranges +4 to +8+39 to +46 15 to 25  90 to 95OFF 21 to 56
Mangoes +10 to +14 +50 to +57 25 to 30 85 to 95OFF 14 to 21
Melons (Cantaloupes) +3 to +5 +37 to +41  25 to 30 90 to 95OFF 7 to 14
Melons (honeydew) +10 to +14 +50 to +57   25 to 30 90 to 95OFF 14 to 21
Melons (Watermelon) +5 to +6 +41 to +43   25 to 30 85 to 90OFF 16 to 20
Onion (dry) 0 to +2 +32 to +36 10 to 15 65 to 75OFF 6 to 9 months
Oranges (various) +2 to +10 +36 to +50 15 to 25 85 to 90OFF 1 to 3 months
Papayas +10 +50 25 to 30 85 to 95OFF 7 to 21
Peaches / Nectarines 0 +32 15 to 25 90 to 95OFF 7 to 14
 Pears 0 +32 15 to 25 90 to 95OFF 1 to 6 months
 Peppers (sweet) +7 to +10 +45 to +50 10 to 15 90 to 95OFF14
 Persimmons (Kaki) 0 +32  15 to 25 85 to 95OFF 1 to 3 months
Pineapples +8 to +12 +46 to +54 15 to 25 85 to 90OFF 7 to 21
 Plums 0 +32 15 to 25 90 to 95OFF 15 to 20
 Potatoes (table) +4 to +8 +32 to +54 15 to 25 85 to 95OFF 2 to 12 months
 Potatoes (sweet) +12 to +16 +54 to +61 0 to 10 80 to 95OFF 4 to 6 months
Strawberries -0.5 to 0 +31 to +32 10 to 15 90 to 95OFF 3 to 8
 Tomatoes +7 to +15 +45 to +60 15 to 30 65 to 90OFF 7 to 28
 Turnips 0 to +4+32 to +39090 to 95OFF 4 to 5 months
Yams +16 to +20 +54 to +68 0 to 10 65 to 80OFF * 2 to 5 months
       
       
On" only if ventilation setting is 0, otherwise "Off" as indicated above 
If you cannot locate your product in the list above, or if you need any additional information, please contact us 
Disclaimer 
 
All data in these temperature schedules should not be considered as a representation or binding recommendation on behalf of the carrier, and may be used at Merchant's discretion and sole responsibility  as a general guideline for cargo transported in reefer containers, with temperature settings to be finally determined by the Merchant. The temperature and shelf life levels stated are dependent on  - inter alia - the intended trade, seasonal requirements, variety, level of maturity and place of origin of the product. These temperature schedules  shall not affect the legal liability and rights of the carrier according to the agreed  terms of carriage contained in the relevant Bill of Lading. The carrier shall have no liability for any damages, including but not limited to direct, punitive, incidental or consequential ones, resulting from or arising out of the use of these temperature schedules