Commodity Maximum Transit & Shelf Life (Days) Optimum Transit Temperature Hightest Freezing Point Recommended Container Temperature Setpoint Air Exchange
(cfm)
Relative Humidity
(%)
°F °C °F °C °F °C
FROZEN FISH
Fatty (Atlantic Halibut, Herring, Mackerel, Carp, Mullet, Salmon, Sardines, Shad, Shark, snapper, Sturgeon, Tuna) 120-140 -10 to -5 -23.3 to -20.5 -10 to -5 -23.3 to -20.5 N
Lean (Cod, Flounder, Fluke, Haddock, Pacific Halibut, Perch, Pike, Pollock, Whiting) 240-300 -10 to -5 -23.3 to -20.5 -10 to -5 -23.3 to -20.5 N
Shrimp, Scallops 120-360 -10 to -5 -23.3 to -20.5 -10 to -5 -23.3 to -20.5 N
Crab, Lobster 120-360 -10 to -5 -23.3 to -20.5 -10 to -5 -23.3 to -20.5 N
FROZEN MEAT
Beef, Horse, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, Veal -5 -20.5 -5 -20.5 N
RROZEN VEGETABLES AND FRUITS -10 -23.3 -10 -23.3 N
LIVE PLANTS
Cut Flowers: 21-28 32 0 30.8 -0.7 34-36 1.1-2.2 H 90-95
Carnations
Chrysanthemums 21-28 32 0 30.8 -0.7 34-36 1.1-2.2 H 90-95
Gladioli 42-56 36 2.2 31.4 -0.3 36-50 2.2-10.0 H 90-95
Roses 4-14 32 0 31.2 -0.4 34-40 1.1-4.4 H 90-95
Potted plants 14-360 27-65 -2.8 to 18.3 34-65 1.1-18.3   H 90-95
Nursery Stock (cuttings, transplants) 21-180 30-40 -1.1 to 4.4 31-40 -0.6 to 4.4   H 90-95
Christmas Trees 32 0 34 1.1   N 90-95
Flowering bulbs: Bulbs 60-360 45-59 7.2-15.0 30 -1.1 28-60 -2.2 to 15.6 VH 65-75
Corns 60-360 45-59 7.2-15.0 30 -1.1 28-60 -2.2 to 15.6 VH 67-75
Rhizones 60-360 45-59 7.2-15.0 30 -1.1 28-60 -2.2 to 15.6 VH 67-75
Tubers 60-360 45-59 7.2-15.0 30 -1.1 28-60 -2.2 to 15.6 VH 67-75
MISCELLANEOUS
Batteries 45 7.2 45 7.2 N
Candy 60 15.5 30 -1.1 60 15.5 N
Dried Fruits & Vegetables 360 32 0 32-34 0-1.1 N 60-70
Film / photographic paper and Chemicals 50 10.0 50 10.0 N
Resins / chemicals 0-45 -17.8 to 7.2 0-45 -17.8 to 7.2 N
Tree Nuts, unshelled 0-720 32 0