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Reefer ship
Refrigerated cargo ship / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A reefer ship is a refrigerated cargo ship typically used to transport perishable cargo, which require temperature-controlled handling, such as fruits, meat, vegetables, dairy products, and similar items.
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"Refrigerated shipping" redirects here. For the most commonly used modern form of refrigerated shipping, see Refrigerated container.
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