What Is Refrigerated Freight?
Refrigerated (reefer) freight is temperature-controlled trucking designed to transport frozen or chilled products through every stage of the cold chain. Vancouver Island Cargo operates modern refrigerated trucks offering consistent temperature regulation, reliable delivery across Vancouver Island and the BC mainland—and export-level service to U.S. ports and global markets like China.
Benefits of Our Refrigerated (Reefer) Freight Service
Choosing refrigerated (reefer) shipping with Vancouver Island Cargo comes with a range of benefits designed to meet your business’s unique needs:
Modern refrigerated truck fleet: Our trucks are equipped for both frozen and chilled cargo, ensuring consistent temperature control from pickup to final delivery.
LTL, full truckload, and consolidated reefer options: We offer flexible reefer freight solutions — from single pallet deliveries to dedicated FTL and shared consolidated loads.
Scheduled and contract cold freight service: We provide scheduled routes and contract-based reefer delivery for food producers, distributors, and exporters across BC and Canada.
Integrated ferry and barge logistics: We coordinate cold freight across water using BC Ferries and barge services, seamlessly connecting Vancouver Island with the Lower Mainland and beyond.
In-transit temperature monitoring: Your freight is transported with active temperature oversight to maintain cold chain integrity throughout the route.
Export-ready transport to port and cross-border hubs: We deliver to export terminals and border crossings, supporting international cold freight headed to the U.S., China, and other Asian markets.
Cold chain compliance and best practices: Our team follows industry-recognized cold chain protocols, delivering frozen and chilled goods reliably, safely, and on time.
Our experience in cold chain logistics means your temperature-sensitive freight is handled with precision — whether you're shipping frozen goods across Vancouver Island, delivering refrigerated products into mainland BC and Alberta, or exporting chilled freight across the U.S. border or to Asian markets like China.
Industries We Serve with Refrigerated (Reefer) Shipping
We partner with a diverse range of industries that rely on our reliable FTL services, including:
- Frozen and perishable food distributors: Bulk freezer and cooler transport for local and national food networks.
Seafood, meat, and dairy producers: Precise temperature handling for proteins moving domestically or internationally.
Beverage, beer, and juice manufacturers: Cold transport services for packaged drinks, craft beer, and temperature-sensitive liquids.
Agricultural exporters and nurseries: Chilled freight support for produce, plants, and agri-products bound for global markets.
Pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics: Safe, compliant delivery of medical goods and bio-products requiring controlled temperatures.
Retail and restaurant supply chains: Refrigerated delivery for grocery chains, restaurants, and wholesale suppliers across BC and Canada.
No matter your industry, our team ensures your freight arrives safely, on time, and in optimal condition.
