Climate controlled LTL
Move smaller shipments while maintaining temperature requirements.
What sets C.H. Robinson temperature controlled freight services apart
Unmatched Expertise
Preserve product integrity for shelf-life-sensitive shipments with the support of dedicated cold chain experts.
Unrivaled Scale
Gain reliable capacity through one of the largest networks of vetted carriers that never relies on public load boards.
Tailored Solutions
Use tailored temp controlled playbooks, including 24/7 excursion response, to execute with confidence.
120+
Years of Experience
1.2B
Refrigerated Pounds Consolidated Annually
30K
Temp Controlled
Contract Carriers
Contract Carriers
550K
Annual Refrigerated Truckloads
Quality, efficiency, and peace of mind start here
Protect product integrity at every stage of the cold chain
Your challenges
Our cold chain solutions
Your Challenge
Capacity gaps
Reliable refrigerated capacity can be hard to secure as demand shifts.
Our cold chain solution
Reliable capacity
Access vetted temperature controlled carriers without reliance on the spot market.
Your Challenge
Temperature risk
Small fluctuations can affect shelf life, compliance, and product acceptance.
Our cold chain solution
24/7 excursion response
Get dedicated monitoring of exceptions and proactive alerts when risk increases.
Your Challenge
Execution complexity
Multi-stop networks and tight delivery windows increase cold chain risk.
Our cold chain solution
End-to-end solutions
Simplify execution with customized solutions, including drop trailer and network optimization.
Because small temperature fluctuations are a big deal
Protect your most sensitive freight across every temperature range—from fresh and frozen to ambient—with solutions designed to maintain product integrity, meet delivery requirements, and support compliance.
-10° to 10° FFrozen
Reduce risk of spoilage with frozen freight locked at spec and handled by dependable carriers.
11° 28° FChilled
Ensure product integrity with controlled chilled transportation designed to minimize risk and maintain quality.
29° to 39° FRefrigerated
Secure stable refrigerated transit and reliable execution for high-volume, sensitive goods.
35° to 50° FFresh produce
Preserve quality from field to delivery with fresh produce expertise where you need it most.
50° to 65° FFreeze protection
Defend against temperature swings with proactive planning and freeze protected environments.
Industry leaders trust us with their most delicate shipments
Secure the right equipment for any commodity
Control room temperature (CRT)
Maintain stability for products requiring 59–77°F environments.
Drop Trailer
Increase flexibility and reduce dwell time at temperature-sensitive facilities.
High-value freight
Enhance protection for pharmaceuticals, specialty foods, and other high-value cargo.
Refrigerated truckload
Secure end-to-end temperature integrity for full truckload shipments.
Temperature controlled air
Expedite critical shipments globally with airport-to-door visibility.
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Frequently asked questions
Q: What is temperature controlled shipping?
Temperature controlled shipping helps protect products that can be affected by heat, cold, or temperature fluctuations while in transit. Freight moves within a defined temperature range from pickup through delivery to help preserve quality, extend shelf life, support compliance requirements, and reduce the likelihood of product loss. Depending on the shipment, this may include refrigerated, frozen, controlled room temperature, or freeze protection service.
Q: How do I choose the right temperature controlled shipping solution?
When it comes to choosing a temperature controlled shipping solution, start with the needs of your product. Factors such as temperature sensitivity, transit time, shipping lane, and service requirements all influence the best solution. For high-value or highly regulated freight, additional visibility and monitoring may be important. The goal is to match the level of protection to the risks your shipment is most likely to face.
Q: What products require temperature controlled transportation?
Many products rely on stable temperatures to arrive as intended. Fresh food, pharmaceuticals, floral products, cosmetics, chemicals, and other temperature sensitive freight often require refrigerated or climate controlled transportation. Maintaining the right conditions throughout transit can help prevent spoilage, protect product integrity, and reduce costly disruptions at delivery.
Q: What temperature ranges can temperature controlled freight support?
There is no one-size-fits-all temperature range. The right set point depends on the product being shipped and the conditions it may encounter along the way. An experienced temperature controlled logistics provider can help evaluate your requirements, recommend the appropriate equipment, and build a shipping plan that helps protect product quality from origin to destination.
Q: How does C.H. Robinson help reduce cold chain risk?
Reducing cold chain risk starts with having the right strategy in place before a shipment moves. C.H. Robinson combines temperature controlled transportation expertise with access to refrigerated capacity and shipment visibility tools to help support product quality throughout transit. If unexpected issues arise, our teams can proactively respond to help keep freight moving and minimize disruptions.
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