Costs & Booking
How Much Does Refrigerated Transport Cost in Queensland?
There is no single rate for refrigerated freight in Queensland. Here is how carriers build a price, which extras to ask about, and what you can change to pay less.
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Queensland Cold-Chain Specialists
Refrigerated transport Brisbane & Queensland — always cold, always on time.
Chilled, frozen and multi-temperature freight from Brisbane across South East Queensland and regional routes.
or call +61 413 334 089 · 8am–8pm, 7 days
- Coldest we carry
- −25°C
- Quote reply
- 24h
- 8am–8pm phones
- 7 days
- Temperature Controlled
- Pickup-to-Delivery Updates
- QLD Coverage
- On-time Service
- Phones 8am–8pm, 7 Days
Quick quote
Tell us the run — we'll reply within 24 hours
Often the same day for routine routes. Urgent? Call +61 413 334 089 between 8am and 8pm, any day.
Services
Cold-chain solutions, end to end.
Six services, one cold chain. Scroll through — each capability stacks into a deck, with cargo type and temperature handling called out up front.
Routes, temperatures and cargo specs tuned to your operation — chat to dispatch about a tailored solution.
See all servicesAbout Ramdas QLD
A Queensland cold-chain partner — built on temperature integrity, not promises.
Ramdas QLD provides reliable refrigerated transport across South East Queensland and regional routes — from chilled produce to deep-frozen freight. Every trailer is pre-cooled, every probe temperature is logged at pickup and delivery, and every milestone goes out by SMS or email.
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Temperature integrity, end to end
Pre-cooled trailers and probe-logged checkpoints at pickup and delivery — records kept on file and shared on request.
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Proactive updates, 24/7 dispatch
SMS and email at pickup, transit and delivery. Dispatch operates around the clock for active refrigerated runs.
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Queensland-built routes
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and regional QLD — purpose-planned for cold-chain timing.
24/7
Operational dispatch
−25°C
Coldest carried temperature
0+
Pallets on a single trailer
QLD
Coverage focus
Real fleets, real routes, real temperature data — see how we operate and who we move freight for.
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Technology
Cold-chain integrity, monitored end to end.
Pre-cooled trailers, the right temperature for every cargo type, and a logged audit trail at every checkpoint — built for cold-chain buyers who need proof, not promises.
Capability 01
Pre-cooled trailers
Every trailer is brought down to its target temperature before loading — your cargo never starts the journey warm.
Pre-cool target
−18.0°C
Stability98%
Held at target
24m 12s
Variance
±0.2°C
Capability 02
Test the cold-chain spectrum
Drag the slider to see what each temperature range moves — from deep-frozen seafood through to fresh produce.
Trailer target
−18°
-25°−18°0°+10°
Recommended cargo
- Frozen meats
- Ready meals
Capability 03
Recorded checkpoints — end-to-end audit trail
Cargo condition is logged at pickup, transit and delivery. Every run carries a verifiable record of an unbroken cold chain.
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Pickup
Brisbane
06:14 AEST−18.1°C - 02
Transit
Sunshine Coast
10:42 AEST−18.3°C - 03
Delivery
Cairns
14:08 AEST−18.0°C
Fleet
Right-sized vehicles for every run.
Every truck built for temperature integrity — from urban multi-drops to interstate long-haul.
Featured03Medium Refrigerated Truck
Distribution runs, retail networks, regional QLD freight.
- Capacity
- 6–10 pallets
- Temperature
- −25°C to +10°C
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Refrigerated Van
Urgent metro runs, single-pallet drops, hospitality top-ups.
- Capacity
- 1 pallet equivalent · up to 1 tonne
- Temperature
- −20°C to +8°C
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Small Refrigerated Truck
Urban multi-drop, CBD hospitality, retail replenishment.
- Capacity
- 2–4 pallets
- Temperature
- −20°C to +8°C
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Large Refrigerated Truck
Higher-volume metro runs, regional linehaul, supermarket DCs.
- Capacity
- 12–14 pallets
- Temperature
- −25°C to +10°C
Frozen−18°Chilled+2°
All vehicles temperature-controlledMulti-zone available
Industries
Built for the sectors we serve.
Cold-chain handling tuned to each industry — with the cargo type spelled out so you know exactly what we move.
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Food Service & Hospitality
Daily and weekly refrigerated runs into restaurants, cafes, pubs, catering kitchens and quick-service chains across Queensland.
Typical cargo
- Pre-prepped meals
- dairy
- salads
- beverages
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Fresh Produce & Horticulture
Refrigerated freight between QLD growers, packhouses and metro markets — tuned to harvest cycles and retailer pick-up slots.
Typical cargo
- Fruit
- vegetables
- herbs
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Meat & Poultry
Chilled and frozen carcass, primal and packaged-meat movement under HACCP-aligned handling and probe checkpoints.
Typical cargo
- Chilled and frozen meat
- poultry
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Seafood & Aquaculture
Fresh-on-ice and frozen seafood runs from coastal Queensland into Brisbane wholesalers, retailers and food service.
Typical cargo
- Fresh fish
- prawns
- shellfish
- frozen seafood
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Dairy & Chilled Beverages
Consistent chilled handling for milk, cream, yoghurt, cheese, juice and chilled UHT — including multi-stop retail networks.
Typical cargo
- Milk
- cream
- yoghurt
- cheese
- chilled juice
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Frozen Foods & Ice Cream
Deep-frozen distribution for ice cream, frozen ready meals, frozen vegetables and processed frozen foods.
Typical cargo
- Ice cream
- frozen meals
- frozen vegetables
- Talk to dispatchCustom solutions
Don't see your industry?
Talk to dispatch about a tailored cold-chain solution — most temperature-sensitive freight is in our wheelhouse.
Cold chain guides
Answers before you book.
Costs, truck sizes, temperature rules and Queensland routes — written by the people who run the freight.
Cold Chain Basics
What Size Refrigerated Truck Do I Need? A Pallet Capacity Guide
Count your pallet spaces, check the weight, then look at the driveway. A practical guide to matching a refrigerated vehicle to your load.
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Costs & Booking
How to Book Refrigerated Transport: A First-Timer's Checklist
Booking refrigerated freight for the first time comes down to giving the carrier the right details and having product cold, wrapped and labelled before the truck arrives. Use these checklists.
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Refrigerated transport by area
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CoverageWhat areas of Queensland do you deliver to?
We cover Brisbane metro, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan and Toowoomba, plus South East Queensland and regional QLD routes. Interstate refrigerated runs are available on request.
Q02
ServiceWhat types of temperature-controlled freight do you carry?
We move freight from deep-frozen through to chilled — including split multi-temperature loads that carry frozen and chilled product on the same vehicle.
Q03
PricingHow quickly can I get a refrigerated transport quote?
Standard quote turnaround is within 24 hours, and typically same-day for routine routes during business hours. Share your route, cargo type and temperature requirement to get started.
Q04
ServiceDo you transport frozen and chilled goods together?
Yes. Our multi-temperature service uses split-zone vehicles so chilled and frozen product can move on the same run — fewer vehicles, less handling and faster turnaround.
Q05
IndustriesWhich industries do you provide refrigerated transport for?
We work with food and beverage distributors, fresh produce growers, frozen product processors, dairy suppliers, hospitality venues and retail distribution networks across Queensland.
Q06
ProcessHow do you protect cold-chain integrity in transit?
Trailers are pre-cooled before loading, door discipline is enforced at every drop, and probe temperatures are logged at pickup and delivery so cargo condition is recorded end to end. Readings are kept on file and shared with the POD on request.
Get started today
Get a refrigerated quote
within 24 hours.
Share your route, cargo type and temperature requirements — we'll come back with a clear, operator-grade quote you can act on.
- Same-day responses on routine routes
- No obligation, no commitment
- Operator-grade quote you can act on
Brisbane
Cairns
1,700 km · Queensland cold-chain corridor