What Is Refrigerated Transport?
Refrigerated (reefer) transport ensures temperature-controlled cargo travels without breaking the cold chain. From Turkey to Ireland, the following product categories are typically shipped via reefer vehicles:
- Fresh fruit and vegetables (+2 °C to +10 °C)
- Meat, fish, poultry (−1 °C to +4 °C)
- Frozen products (−18 °C to −25 °C)
- Dairy, yoghurt, cheese (+2 °C to +8 °C)
- Chocolate, confectionery (+12 °C to +18 °C)
- Pharmaceuticals, vaccines (+2 °C to +8 °C — special handling)
- Cosmetics, perfume (+15 °C to +25 °C)
- Cut flowers (+2 °C to +5 °C)
What Is the ATP Agreement?
ATP (Accord Transport Perishables) is a UN agreement regulating the international transport of perishable foods. ATP-certified vehicles must operate continuously at specified temperature ranges for 12 hours.
Vehicle certification classes:
- FRA / FRB / FRC: Refrigerated insulated
- FNA / FNB / FNC: Insulated
- IR: Insulated, no refrigeration unit
For food exports to Ireland, FRC-class ATP-certified vehicles are the most common choice.
Temperature Monitoring and Recording
Digital temperature logging is mandatory in modern reefer vehicles:
- Pre-loading: Trailer interior is pre-cooled
- During loading: Product temperature measured and recorded
- During transit: Temperature digitally logged every 15 minutes
- At delivery: Temperature log delivered to recipient as PDF
Ireland's Department of Agriculture (DAFM) and UK DEFRA may request these logs during import.
Multi-Temperature (Multi-Temp) Vehicles
To transport two different product groups (e.g. frozen + chocolate) in the same vehicle, we offer multi-temperature (twin-compartment) trucks. A single vehicle has two separate temperature zones, each set to a different temperature.
Common Mistakes in Refrigerated Transport
❌ Transporting frozen and fresh products in the same compartment ❌ Skipping pre-cooling of the trailer before loading ❌ Delivering without a temperature log ❌ Stacking pallets in a way that blocks air circulation ❌ Leaving doors open (temperature fluctuation)
Refrigerated Shipping Process to Ireland
- Request collection: Product, quantity, temperature, loading/delivery date
- Vehicle allocation: ATP-certified vehicle in compatible temperature range
- Pre-cooling: Trailer brought to target temperature before loading
- Loading + temperature measurement: Digital logging begins
- Transit: Turkey → Bulgaria → Europe → Calais → Dover → Holyhead → Dublin
- Customs clearance: Fast crossing via our 24/7 Dover customs office
- Delivery + temperature report: Product and PDF log delivered at destination
İrlanda Nakliye Refrigerated Services
- ATP FRC-certified modern refrigerated fleet
- Multi-temperature vehicle options
- Temperature monitoring + live GPS tracking
- HACCP-trained drivers
- DEFRA and DAFM compliant documentation support
Request a refrigerated transport quote — let us assign the most suitable vehicle for your cargo type and temperature requirement.