Refrigerated transport: temperature-controlled logistics with a seamless cold chain
Refrigerated transport is a temperature-controlled transport of goods that keeps the goods consistently within a defined temperature range from loading to delivery. At Mönig, we transport your temperature-sensitive goods constantly between -15 °C and +20 °C, tailored to what your goods need. Whether chemical products and hazardous goods, pharmaceutical products or other temperature-sensitive goods: via specialized refrigerated trailers and a continuously monitored cold chain, we bring your shipment to its destination throughout Europe; our focus is on European relations.
In refrigerated transport, every degree and every minute counts: an interrupted cooling process can make the goods unusable and leave you liable. This is exactly why we document the temperature profile without gaps, intervene early in the event of deviations and provide you with a fixed contact person who knows your shipment.
What is refrigerated transport?
Refrigerated transport, also known as temperature-controlled transport, keeps the goods within a specified temperature range during the entire journey instead of just moving them from A to B. This is always necessary when heat or cold changes the quality: for chemical products, temperature-sensitive raw materials or pharmaceutical products. If the cold chain is interrupted even briefly, the goods can spoil, lose their effect or exceed the prescribed limit values.
Our frigo fleet: temperature-controlled from -15 °C to +20 °C
For your refrigerated transports, we use specialized refrigerated trailers (frigo) from our partner network that keep the temperature constant throughout the entire journey. The range extends from -15 °C to +20 °C for refrigerated and temperature-sensitive goods; we adjust it to your goods, not the other way around. The vehicles meet the requirements for the transport of sensitive goods.
Instead of advertising with adjectives, we disclose the technology: constant temperature control, clean loading spaces and units designed for fail-safety. This ensures your goods remain within the required range even on longer routes. For us, refrigerated transports are part of temperature-controlled land transport that operates Europe-wide, backed by a proven partner network.
Seamless cold chain: real-time monitoring and documentation
A cold chain is only as good as its proof. That is why we continuously monitor the temperature in your refrigerated transports via telematics and digital temperature loggers and record the profile throughout the entire journey. The vehicles are equipped with GPS so that we can see where your shipment is and in what temperature range it is moving at any time.
Upon request, you will receive a seamless temperature log for your quality assurance and documentation, the basis for proving compliance with the cold chain later on. The technical reference for this is the DIN EN 12830 standard, which specifies how temperature recorders must record in refrigerated transport. In this way, we do not guarantee empty promises, but make the cold chain traceable and monitored.
What happens in the event of a temperature deviation?
If the temperature deviates from the agreed range, the system reports this to our dispatch department. Our dispatchers and drivers are trained in handling temperature-controlled goods and can react early before a small deviation becomes damage to your goods. That is the difference between pure recording and an actively managed cold chain.
Industry solutions: chemicals, hazardous goods and pharma
Refrigerated transports have their own rules depending on the industry. We know the requirements and coordinate temperature control, documentation and processing accordingly.
Chemical products & hazardous goods
Temperature-relevant chemical products such as paints, varnishes or sensitive raw materials need a stable ambient temperature so that their properties are preserved. For customers like Akzo Nobel, for example, we move powder coatings for the automotive industry throughout Europe. We maintain the agreed range and document it so that your goods arrive exactly as they left.
Pharmaceutical products & medical technology
Pharmaceutical products and medical technology react sensitively to temperature fluctuations. On request, we transport temperature-controlled pharma-related goods within defined ranges and document the profile without gaps. We will clarify the specific requirements for your products together before the first transport.
Partial or complete loads: flexible and from a single source
Not every refrigerated transport fills an entire truck. That is why we adapt the capacity to your needs: smaller quantities travel as a partial load, larger ones as a complete load exclusively for you. This way, you pay for the loading space you really need without compromising on temperature control.
The advantage of a family business with over 70 years of experience: transport, handling and, if required, storage mesh together with us: one contact person, one process, instead of several interfaces. Especially with temperature-sensitive goods, it counts that no one passes on the responsibility at the next threshold.
This is how your refrigerated transport works at Mönig
So you know what to expect, we’re laying out the process:
01
Inquiry & advice
You tell us your goods, the required temperature range, quantity, destination and deadline. We check which solution fits and get back to you with a specific proposal.
02
Efficient planning
We select the appropriate equipment and a route with the shortest possible transit time. Short distances are also quality protection for refrigerated goods.
03
Secure transport
Your goods travel under continuous temperature monitoring. They are delivered on time, and the temperature log is available to you on request.
Inquire about refrigerated transport: predictable, documented, personally managed
Frequently asked questions about refrigerated transport
Which goods does Mönig transport under temperature control?
We transport temperature-sensitive goods primarily from the chemical products and hazardous goods sectors, as well as pharmaceutical products and medical technology, such as paints, varnishes and sensitive raw materials. We coordinate the specific temperature control with you in advance for your goods.
What temperature range do your refrigerated transports cover?
Our refrigerated trailers keep the temperature constant between -15 °C and +20 °C. This allows us to cover refrigerated and temperature-sensitive goods that need a constant temperature. You define the exact target value, and we set the cooling accordingly.
How is the temperature monitored during transport?
All refrigerated vehicles are equipped with digital temperature loggers and GPS. The values are transmitted in real time via telematics so that we can intervene in the event of deviations before the goods are damaged. Upon request, you will receive a seamless temperature log for your quality assurance and documentation.
Do you also transport refrigerated goods Europe-wide, as partial or complete loads?
Yes. We move refrigerated goods throughout Europe, with a network of proven partners. Smaller quantities travel as partial loads, larger ones as complete loads exclusively for you. This ensures the cold chain remains continuous, regardless of the shipment volume.
Contact us for more information
Contact person:
Alexander Schulz
