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What is Cold Storage?

Cold Storage A temperature-controlled warehouse area or facility used for storing perishable goods such as food, pharmaceuticals, or chemicals, maintaining required low temperatures per product and regulatory standards (e.g., GDP, FDA, EU regulations).

Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

How is “Cold Storage” Used in Practice?

Pharmaceutical products are placed in cold storage immediately upon arrival to maintain temperature integrity.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Cold Storage?

A temperature-controlled warehouse area or facility used for storing perishable goods such as food, pharmaceuticals, or chemicals, maintaining required low temperatures per product and regulatory standards (e.g., GDP, FDA, EU regulations).

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