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LESSON 3

Cargo

REFRIDGERATED CARGO

It is estimated that one-quarter of the world's produce is never eaten because of inefficient transportation systems between the grower and the consumer.

Many products are highly perishable and require special handling to ensure that they arrive at the destination in good condition. Special handling includes proper post-harvest treatment, sanitation, packaging and temperature management.

A wide variety of products are shipped under refrigeration, including:

Fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh and frozen meats, poultry, and seafood
Dairy products and eggs
Fresh juices and frozen concentrates
Chemicals and biological products
Live plants and flowers

Video Highlights
	Many perishable goods are transported by containers. This clip shows the loading of containers in the port of Aalborg.

Going to work one hundred feet above the ground

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