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Temperature Controlled Cargo

We Offer Safe and Timely Delivery for Temperature Controlled Cargo

With one of the largest refrigerated and insulated container fleets in North America, CN's experts are dedicated to providing a safe and efficient supply chain for temperature-controlled goods. With end to end visibility, CN has the right services to bring all commodities safely to market from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals, fashion apparel and all temperature sensitive commodities.

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ADVANTAGESi

Competitive transit times
Stable predictable year-round pricing
Dedicated customer service team
One of Canada’s largest reefer fleets, over 2,100 refrigerated containers
Terminal Remote Monitoring Capabilities
Access to Transx suite of services
Three-coast port access for seamless import/export opportunities

EQUIPMENT TYPES

EcoTherm Insulated Containers
IntelliGen Powerpack Generators
CargoCool Refrigerated Containers
Clip-on Gensets
Underslung Gensets
Over 500 shore power plugs network wide

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We Provide Visibility and Control

Temperature Control

Temperature Control

View and control set point temperature while keeping track of baseline

Email Alerts

Notifications and Alerts

Real-time email alerts on any exceptions

GPS

Location

GPS tracking position for all containers and cargo

Process

Visibility

Detailed audit trail of all processes

Fuel

Fuel Consumption

Real-time fuel consumption reporting

Essential Resources

We’ve assembled a toolkit of information you need to know about working with CN. We’re all in this together and we want to equip you with any and all information you need about working safely and efficiently with us.

Pricing and Tariffs

Equipment & Loading Guidelines

Customer Safety

Shipment Quality

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Track and Trace API

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Shipping With CN

CN’s sales team works hand-in-hand with customers to help them reach new markets and grow their business. With 24/7 customer service and a suite of digital tools for managing your shipments, we’ve built a toolkit that works for our customers.
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