Refrigerated versus ambient
Eggs keep at room temperature for weeks, but warmth speeds the decline in interior quality. Chilling does not change the egg so much as slow time down, which is exactly what a long export journey needs.
The right storage temperature
Our default reefer set point is 5 to 8 °C, agreed per destination. A steady temperature with minimal swings protects the Haugh unit and avoids condensation on the shell. More detail is in cold chain for egg transport.
Why export uses reefers
Across a multi-week voyage, an unbroken 5 to 8 °C chain is the difference between an egg that performs on arrival and one that has aged in transit. See packing and logistics for lanes and set points.