End-to-end cold chain solutions for perishable goods, pharmaceuticals, and temperature-sensitive products requiring precise climate control.
BENEFITS
Precise Temperature Control
Maintaining a target temperature through loading, transit, transshipment, and unloading requires more than a working refrigeration unit it requires equipment that’s been pre-conditioned, protocols that minimize door-open time, and monitoring that catches a deviation before it becomes a loss. FNR Logistics manages multi-zone temperature requirements within the same shipment where needed, and alarm systems flag excursions immediately rather than at the end of a run.
HACCP & GDP Compliance
Food safety and pharmaceutical cold chain operate under different regulatory frameworks, but both demand the same thing: documented evidence that the required conditions were maintained throughout. FNR Logistics follows HACCP protocols for food product handling and GDP standards for pharmaceutical cold chain maintaining the records and audit trails that regulatory bodies, retail buyers, and pharmaceutical clients require when they ask for proof rather than assurances.
End-to-End Monitoring
Temperature data logging runs continuously from pickup through delivery on every cold chain shipment FNR Logistics manages. Humidity levels are tracked where the product requires it. Exception alerts go out in real time when readings approach threshold limits not after the fact. Clients receive a complete data log with the delivery, which is the record needed for compliance sign-off and, in the event of a dispute, the evidence that supports a defensible position on product integrity.
Specialized Equipment Fleet
FNR Logistics works with refrigerated trucks, reefer containers for ocean and intermodal moves, temperature-controlled air cargo, and cold storage facilities with multiple temperature zones. Equipment is pre-cooled before loading a step that gets skipped more often than it should in standard reefer operations and one that causes the first-hour temperature spikes that compromise product quality before the truck has left the facility.
Rapid Loading & Unloading Protocols
Every minute a refrigerated door stays open during loading or unloading is a risk to the product inside. FNR Logistics uses structured loading protocols that minimize door-open time, sequences cargo to reduce the number of access events, and coordinates receiving at the destination so the truck isn’t waiting in a yard with the product sitting at ambient temperature because nobody is ready to receive it. These aren’t complicated procedures they just require discipline, and that’s what we build into every cold chain move.
A broken cold chain doesn’t always announce itself. By the time a temperature excursion shows up in the product, the damage is already done and so is the cost. FNR Logistics manages refrigerated and frozen cargo with continuous monitoring, validated equipment, and handling protocols built around keeping the required temperature range intact from the moment product leaves the origin facility to the moment it arrives at its destination. We work across food, pharmaceutical, and specialty cold chain categories, and we treat compliance documentation as seriously as the transport itself.
True End-to-End Cold Chain
Integrated temperature control across ocean, rail, road, and air for seamless freshness.
Advanced Monitoring Technology
Real-time temperature tracking, alerts, and reporting give you complete visibility.
Compliance with Industry Standards
Strict adherence to food safety and pharmaceutical logistics guidelines worldwide.
Custom Solutions for Every Load
We match the right container, truck, or facility to your product's specific temperature and handling needs.
Tailored Solutions
Flexible shipping plans to match your budget, deadlines, and cargo type.
Blast Freezing & Pre-Cooling
Fresh product that needs to move as frozen requires rapid temperature reduction before it enters the transport chain blast freezing pulls the core temperature down fast enough to preserve product quality in a way that slow freezing doesn’t. Pre-cooling before loading into a reefer unit ensures the transport environment starts at the target temperature rather than relying on the refrigeration unit to pull down a warm load during transit. FNR Logistics coordinates blast freezing and pre-cooling at origin as part of the overall cold chain program, not as an afterthought once the truck has already arrived.
Cold Storage Warehousing
FNR Logistics operates cold storage facilities with refrigerated, chilled, and frozen zones — multi-temperature configurations that serve clients storing more than one product category under the same roof. Inventory management within cold storage follows FIFO and FEFO rotation discipline for date-coded products, with real-time stock visibility through our warehouse management system. Temperature logs run continuously across all storage zones, and alarm systems notify operations staff immediately if a zone drifts outside its set range day or night.
Cross-Docking for Perishables
Perishable cargo that’s been allocated to outbound distribution doesn’t benefit from time spent in storage. Cross-docking transfers inbound refrigerated or frozen freight directly to outbound vehicles with minimal handling and controlled transfer time — reducing the temperature exposure that occurs during every handling event and getting product moving toward its destination faster. FNR Logistics designs cross-dock transfers for perishables with door-to-door temperature continuity as the primary constraint, which means scheduling, equipment positioning, and staffing are all built around the product’s needs rather than operational convenience.
Packaging & Insulation Solutions
Not all cold chain moves happen in refrigerated vehicles. Some pharmaceutical shipments, specialty food items, and temperature-sensitive samples travel as air freight or courier parcels where active refrigeration isn’t available throughout the journey. FNR Logistics provides thermal packaging solutions insulated shippers, gel packs, dry ice, and phase change materials validated for specific temperature ranges and transit durations. Packaging selection is based on the required temperature, the expected transit time, and ambient conditions along the route not on whatever happens to be on the shelf.
Industries We Serve
Food & Beverage Industry
Fresh and frozen foods, dairy, bakery ingredients, beverages, and food service products moving through Canadian supermarket supply chains, food service distribution, and direct-to-consumer channels. FNR Logistics supports the full temperature spectrum from ambient-controlled to deep frozen, with compliance documentation for food safety programs across retail and food service customers.
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Temperature-sensitive medicines, vaccines, biologics, medical devices, and research materials require validated cold chain from manufacturing through to patient or research facility. FNR Logistics provides GDP-compliant pharmaceutical logistics with the documentation and monitoring that regulatory bodies and pharmaceutical quality teams require across Canadian and international distribution.
Agriculture & Horticulture
Fresh produce, cut flowers, nursery stock, live plants, and agricultural products move on short windows where temperature and handling quality directly determine shelf life and saleable condition at destination. FNR Logistics manages agricultural cold chain with the speed and temperature precision that perishable plant-based products demand particularly for export movements where transit time adds pressure.
Seafood & Meat Processing
Fresh and frozen seafood, red meat, poultry, and processed meat products moving from processing facilities to retail, food service, and export markets. FNR Logistics handles protein cold chain with HACCP-compliant procedures, continuous temperature monitoring, and the speed of execution that fresh product logistics requires because shelf life doesn’t pause while the logistics gets sorted out.
Frozen Food Transport
Deep frozen products meat, poultry, seafood, ice cream, frozen prepared meals, and individually quick-frozen ingredients require continuous maintenance at -18°C or colder, with some products specifying -25°C for long-haul transport. FNR Logistics manages frozen food transport across Canadian provinces and cross-border into the US, with pre-conditioned equipment, continuous temperature logging, and handling procedures that keep product solidly within the required range throughout. Partial thaw during transit is a quality and safety failure our protocols are designed specifically to prevent it.
Refrigerated Perishables Shipping
Fresh produce, dairy products, chilled prepared foods, cut flowers, and other perishables that travel in the 0°C to 4°C range have a narrower margin for error than frozen goods in some respects too warm and they deteriorate, too cold and freeze damage occurs. FNR Logistics manages chilled cargo transport with temperature precision at both ends of the range, and where controlled atmosphere is required for fresh produce specific CO2 and oxygen levels to extend shelf life we coordinate the appropriate equipment and monitoring for the commodity being moved.
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Logistics
The 2°C to 8°C cold chain for vaccines, biologics, temperature-sensitive medications, and clinical trial materials is one of the most regulated transport environments in any industry. A single excursion can render an entire batch unusable and in the case of vaccines or clinical samples, the loss goes beyond financial. FNR Logistics manages pharmaceutical cold chain with validated equipment, pre-qualified temperature mapping, trained handlers, and the GDP-compliant documentation that Health Canada, FDA, and pharmaceutical client quality teams require at every stage of the distribution chain.
Temperature-Sensitive Industrial Goods
Not everything requiring climate-controlled transport is food or pharmaceutical. Specialty adhesives, photographic films, certain chemicals, resins, and other industrial materials have temperature requirements that standard freight handling doesn't respect. FNR Logistics manages temperature-sensitive industrial cargo with the same monitoring discipline applied to food and pharma cold chain because a failed batch of specialty industrial material carries its own replacement cost and supply chain disruption, regardless of the industry it belongs to.
International Cold Chain Shipping
Cross-border and international cold chain adds layers that domestic refrigerated transport doesn't face customs coordination for perishables, reefer container bookings on ocean lanes, pre-cooling at origin before air cargo loading, and handoffs between transport modes that each need to maintain the temperature chain without gaps. FNR Logistics manages international frozen and refrigerated cargo via air, ocean reefer, and ground transport, coordinating the documentation and handling at each transition point so the cold chain stays intact across every leg of the journey.
FAQ
FNR Logistics supports a full spectrum of temperature ranges covering everything from deep-frozen cargo to chilled and ambient-controlled shipments. Whatever your product requires, we match the right equipment and environment to maintain it throughout the entire journey.
Our supported temperature ranges include:
· Deep frozen: -20°C and below — for frozen meats, seafood, ice cream, and frozen meals
· Standard frozen: -18°C to -15°C — for most frozen food products requiring consistent sub-zero transit
· Chilled / refrigerated: +2°C to +8°C — for fresh produce, dairy, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines
· Controlled ambient: +15°C to +25°C — for cosmetics, chemicals, and heat-sensitive goods
· Humidity-controlled: For floral products, plants, and specialty perishables requiring moisture regulation
Every temperature zone is continuously monitored throughout transit by land, sea, or air. Contact FNR Logistics to confirm the right temperature profile for your specific cargo.
Temperature integrity is the foundation of cold chain logistics and at FNR Logistics, we protect it at every stage of your shipment's journey through a combination of advanced technology, specialized equipment, and rigorous protocols.
Here's how we maintain cold chain integrity:
· Advanced monitoring technology — real-time temperature sensors track conditions inside containers and vehicles continuously
· Automated alerts — instant notifications are triggered the moment any deviation from the required range is detected
· Pre-conditioned equipment — reefer containers and refrigerated trucks are pre-cooled before loading to prevent temperature shock
· Qualified cold chain handlers — trained personnel follow strict protocols at every loading, transfer, and unloading point
· End-to-end coverage — temperature control is maintained seamlessly across ocean, road, rail, and air legs
· Full compliance — all processes adhere to food safety regulations and pharmaceutical logistics guidelines worldwide
· Temperature reporting — complete temperature logs are documented and available for compliance verification
At FNR Logistics, cold chain integrity isn't just a promise it's a process. Contact us to discuss your specific temperature-control requirements.
Shipping frozen goods internationally requires precise coordination across multiple transport modes, borders, and regulatory environments. At FNR Logistics, we manage every step so your frozen cargo arrives at its destination in perfect condition compliant, intact, and on time.
Our international frozen shipping process:
· Step 1 — Pre-shipment planning: We assess your cargo, confirm temperature requirements, and select the right reefer container or temperature-controlled air freight solution
· Step 2 — Pre-cooling and loading: Equipment is pre-conditioned, and cargo is loaded under controlled conditions to prevent any temperature exposure
· Step 3 — Transit monitoring: Real-time sensors monitor temperature continuously throughout the journey — whether by ocean, air, or road
· Step 4 — Customs clearance: Our in-house customs team manages all import and export documentation, including food safety and phytosanitary certificates where required
· Step 5 — Port and inland handling: We coordinate port handling and inland delivery with cold-chain-compliant partners at the destination
· Step 6 — Final delivery: Cargo is delivered to the destination facility with full temperature logs and compliance documentation
Contact FNR Logistics to plan your international frozen shipment from Quebec or anywhere across Canada.
Yes. FNR Logistics provides complete international frozen cargo shipping solutions by ocean, air, and road to destinations worldwide. We specialize in maintaining unbroken cold chain conditions across every leg of the international journey.
Our international frozen shipping capabilities include:
· Reefer container shipping — FCL and LCL options for frozen goods moving by ocean freight
· Temperature-controlled air freight — for urgent or high-value frozen shipments requiring faster transit
· Cross-border refrigerated trucking — Canada–U.S. frozen transport with customs clearance support
· Cold storage at origin and destination — for staging, consolidation, or temporary holding
· Customs and food safety documentation — export certificates, phytosanitary documents, and import permits handled in full
· Real-time temperature monitoring — continuous tracking throughout the international journey
We serve exporters and importers across food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and retail sectors. Contact FNR Logistics to get a quote for your international frozen shipment.
A temperature excursion occurs when cargo deviates from its required temperature range during transit. At FNR Logistics, our monitoring systems are designed to detect excursions the moment they happen so corrective action is taken immediately, before product integrity is compromised.
Here is exactly how we respond to a temperature excursion:
· Instant alert triggered — automated sensors notify our operations team the moment a deviation is detected
· Immediate assessment — our team evaluates the severity, duration, and cause of the excursion
· Corrective action — equipment is adjusted, cargo is moved to a compliant environment, or alternative arrangements are made without delay
· Client notification — you are informed promptly with full details of the event and the actions taken
· Full documentation — a complete temperature excursion report is generated for quality assurance, insurance, and regulatory purposes
· Root cause review — every excursion is analyzed to prevent recurrence on future shipments
Fast detection and faster response are what protect your product and your business. At FNR Logistics, cold chain incidents are managed with the urgency and transparency they deserve. Contact us to learn more about our cold chain risk protocols.
Yes. FNR Logistics provides dedicated refrigerated and frozen warehousing at our Quebec and Ontario facilities available for both short-term staging and long-term cold storage needs.
Our cold storage facilities include:
· Frozen storage — maintained at -18°C or below for long-term frozen goods storage
· Refrigerated storage — maintained at +2°C to +8°C for chilled products, fresh produce, and pharmaceuticals
· Climate-controlled ambient storage — regulated temperature and humidity for cosmetics, chemicals, and sensitive goods
· Continuous temperature monitoring — automated systems ensure conditions never drift outside specified ranges
· Secure, compliant facilities — 24/7 surveillance, controlled access, and full insurance coverage
· FIFO and FEFO inventory rotation — to protect product freshness and minimize expiry risk
· Flexible storage terms — month-to-month or long-term agreements available based on your needs
Whether you need temporary holding between transport legs or ongoing cold storage as part of your supply chain, FNR Logistics has the facility and the expertise to keep your goods safe. Contact us to discuss your cold storage requirements today.
