SJX Express · Freight brokerage

Perishable Freight and Refrigerated Shipping

Refrigerated freight, coordinated with carriers

SJX Express coordinates refrigerated freight inquiries through suitable carriers. If your product needs to ship chilled or frozen, tell us the temperature you require and we will ask carriers whether they can meet it. Reefer equipment and acceptance are confirmed for each shipment.

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What perishable shippers need

  • Refrigerated (reefer) equipment where required
  • Reliable pickup and delivery timing
  • Clear temperature requirements
  • Handling that keeps cartons intact
  • Communication about status

Common challenges

  • Short shelf life and tight delivery windows
  • Reefer equipment that is not always available
  • Pickup and delivery appointments
  • Packaging that holds up in transit

Services we coordinate

  • Full truckload with refrigerated trailers, subject to carrier availability
  • LTL where the product and carriers allow
  • Expedited freight for urgent loads, subject to carrier confirmation

Temperature requirements

Chilled and frozen freight are conditions you request, not something we can promise in advance. Tell us the temperature range you need and we ask carriers to confirm they can meet it. We do not guarantee temperatures, reefer availability, delivery dates or shipment acceptance.

Packaging and appointments

Use packaging suited to the product, and palletize and wrap cartons securely. Receivers often work by appointment, so have appointment times ready for both ends. The pickup preparation guide and freight equipment guide cover the basics.

Canada and USA shipping

We can coordinate perishable freight between Canada and the United States through carriers. Food and agricultural products can face inspection and import requirements, so check documentation with your customs broker early. See cross-border freight and the cross-border shipping checklist.

What to send us

  • Product description and packaging
  • Required temperature range, chilled or frozen
  • Pallet count, weight and dimensions
  • Pickup and delivery addresses, hours and appointment times
  • Ready date and delivery deadline, with time zones

Choosing the right option

Full loads usually suit refrigerated truckload moves, while smaller shipments may suit LTL where carriers offer it. The FTL vs LTL guide compares them. For time-critical loads, read when dedicated expedited transportation makes sense.

Frequently asked questions

Can you ship frozen or chilled products?

We can ask carriers about refrigerated options. You tell us the temperature you need, and carriers confirm whether they can meet it. We cannot guarantee equipment, availability or delivery dates.

Do you monitor temperatures during transport?

We do not promise continuous monitoring or temperature records. If you need them, say so when you request a quote and we will check with carriers whether it can be arranged.

When should I send my request?

As early as you can. Refrigerated capacity can be limited, especially in busy seasons.

Need to ship perishable freight?

Share your product, temperature needs, route and timing.

Request a Freight Quote

SJX Express

SJX Corporation, operating as SJX Express, coordinates freight brokerage and logistics services.

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