Unlike frozen goods, fresh fruit and vegetables continue to respire after harvest — consuming oxygen and giving off heat and moisture. Effective produce logistics is about slowing that process without freezing the product.

Temperature & Humidity

Most vegetables travel best between +2°C and +8°C with high relative humidity to prevent wilting. Get it wrong and you see limp leaves, condensation damage or chilling injury.

Common Causes of Spoilage

  • Temperature that is too warm — accelerated ripening and decay.
  • Temperature that is too cold — chilling injury on sensitive crops.
  • Low humidity — dehydration and weight loss.
  • Poor air circulation — hot spots inside the load.

How We Keep Produce Crisp

Swift’s refrigerated vans and trucks maintain steady, produce-friendly temperatures with good airflow, so vegetables and fruit arrive farm-fresh. The result is less waste, longer shelf life and happier customers along the whole supply chain.