Currently still volatile but with rates on a comparatively low level

Reefer Transport Solutions

Facts

Reefer ocean freight requires more than ever specialization in the field and respective expertise. Close collaboration and technical awareness ensure mutual success and allow to avoid non sustainable waste of resources and financial losses. Read more about our expert's current reefer market assesment.

Digitalization and new technologies are positively serving transportation of reefer cargo by sea and are increasingly requested by customers. We as cargo-partner currently provide our clients with a variety of monitoring and tracing solutions to ensure full transport transparency. The benefits are better customer service, 24/7 real-time cargo location and increased safety by tracking temperature, humidity, light sensing and positioning of cargo.

Current reefer market assessment for Q2/2025:

In the second quarter of 2025 the reefer market continues to face a tight situation in terms of capacity, equipment availability, extended transit times and short-term schedule reliability issues.
Port congestion and labor disputes in Northern European ports (Rotterdam, Le Havre and Antwerp) are causing delays and adding pressure to cold chain operations, including reefer plug shortages and longer inland transit times.
Reefer exporters to the US are now exploring alternative markets due to tariff risks
The demand for Reefer containers remains strong, driven by key commodities as fruits, meat and fish, diary product and pharmaceuticals
Reefer freight rates are expected to remain stable on a high level in Q2/25 on almost all trades due to strong demand and longer routes. Only on the LATAM & Africa trade lanes export rates will increase, mostly driven by peak fruit season and capacity issues. A Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) is also expected for trades from North Europe to USA, Canada and Mexico.
A high demand for reefer containers in Q2 is expected especially in South America and South Africa, where there is peak season for citrus fruits, berries, avocados and grapes.
Disruptions in the Red Sea lead to longer transit times, which have a significant impact on reefer equipment availability. Forecasting is essential as there is always the possibility of equipment shortages.
Direct end-to-end visibility of reefer ocean freight is becoming a standard for the world’s shipping containers. We recommend and can provide independent monitoring of temperature, humidity and the position of your reefer cargo.
When it comes to sustainability, reefer ocean freight has a significantly lower carbon footprint than air freight.

Our Solution

Door-to-door service
Specialized teams around the world
Active and passive cooling options
24/7 temperature, humidity, and position monitoring
Expertise in handling ambient, chilled and frozen goods from -30 °C to +30 °C
Compliant with IFS Food / GDP Pharma

Your Benefits

Proven and reliable cold-chain logistics
Dedicated contact person for your transports
International network and expertise
Highest quality, safety and efficiency standards
Real-time monitoring and reporting
End-to-end supply chain visibility

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Sea Cargo

Our reliable sea cargo services ensure that your goods reach any continent in the world safely and on time.

We provide a variety of FCL (full container load), LCL (less than container load) and special project transport solutions tailored to your needs.

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Temperature-Controlled

For temperature-sensitive goods

We offer a range of ocean freight solutions for the transport of chilled and frozen cargo from and to anywhere in the world. Our reefer sea cargo experts provide an unbroken cold chain from door to door for your temperature-sensitive goods.

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