
Reefer transportation has become an integral part of the supply chain management for the shipment of temperature sensitive goods. In a country as large and geographically diverse as India, refrigerated road transport is crucial for the safe circulation of fresh and frozen perishables. The need for efficient and reliable cooling technology for urban deliveries is rapidly increasing. In India reefer transportation are mainly used for the shipment of milk and milk products. Around 80% of the reefer transportation vehicles in India are used for the Milk and Milk products only. Products such as processed foods, pharmaceuticals, flowers, ice-creams, fruits and vegetables are now being transported in refrigerated trucks, which add to product quality and shelf life.