Maintaining safe and efficient cold chains
At its foundation, temperature controlled shipping is about safeguarding your products from exposure to ambient or varying temperatures while in transit—whether that requires cooling or heating. It also requires a deep understanding of evolving industry trends in freight, consolidation, and cold storage.
Equipment options for every shipment
Climate controlled LTL
Find the right balance between flexibility and cost for smaller shipments that don’t require a full truckload.
Controlled room temperature (CRT)
Maintain the integrity of your critical healthcare shipments with our specialized CRT solutions for optimal stability and compliance.
Refrigerated truckload
Maximize efficiency for large-volume shipments with consistent temperature control across long distances.
Temperature controlled air
Prioritize speed and security for time-sensitive, high-value goods while maintaining precise environmental conditions.
What sets C.H. Robinson temperature controlled freight services apart
Unmatched Expertise
Trust our supply chain experts to apply product and temperature knowledge for more flexibility across modes for your sensitive shipments.
Unrivaled Scale
Access North America's largest temperature controlled capacity network, leveraging our network of 21,000+ temp controlled contract carriers.
Tailored Solutions
Get a customizable cold chain solution that utilizes sanitary transportation of food (STF)-compliant contract carriers to improve speed, efficiency, and safety.
Protect your cold chain across borders
As the leader in cross-border logistics, C.H. Robinson manages over 2 million cross-border shipments every year. Put our experience with customs, regulations, and temperature requirements to good use and gain the local support you need for seamless cross-border delivery.
Essential best practices for temperature controlled shipping
Secure reliable expertise
Securing qualified temperature controlled expertise—whether an internal resource or an external provider—is key to a seamless transit experience.
Determine capacity needs
Approaching capacity strategically by aligning your goals with carriers can help mitigate higher costs and secure the space you need.
Establish proven processes
Defining clear processes for all parties—like confirming product temperature or inspecting equipment—is crucial for sensitive items and food safety.
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"We trust our relationship with our C.H. Robinson team because they always do what’s best for us, that’s a huge differentiator. It means we’ll be ready for whatever changes retailers have for us next."
Critical logistics insights, explored
Stay proactive with our freight market updates. These timely insights on transportation trends have everything you need to stay ahead of the curve. Armed with the latest information, you’ll be ready to make smart, informed decisions to control costs and tackle supply chain disruptions before they impact your business.
Related services to elevate your shipping strategy
Intermodal
Improve your supply chain with flexible, asset-light intermodal solutions and strong railroad relationships across North America and Europe.
Freight consolidation
Save time, reduce emissions, and meet compliance requirements with end-to-end, consolidation services.
Truckload
Access competitive, reliable truckload capacity from the provider that moves the most truckload freight of any company in the world.