UNSPSC 78101708: Inland water transport by refrigerator vessels

UNSPSC 78101708 Inland water transport by refrigerator vessels is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code do not reflect marine refrigerated-transport services. Instead, the opportunities reflect marine salvage, environmental remediation, and port infrastructure work wholly unrelated to refrigerated cargo transport. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal scope.

The mismatch between the code designation and actual procurement activity is stark. Escambia County Marine Resources Division has issued multiple price quotes since June 2026 for derelict vessel removal, floating, transport, and disposal at landfills — work covering vessels ranging from 16 to 32 feet, including a Bowrider, Morgan, Four Winns, Catalina, Watkins, Islander, and brown barge, all removed under the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Opportunity. Volusia County Coastal Division posted an ITB for artificial reef deployment services involving barge transport and offshore positioning of reef materials at GPS-designated locations (response due November 5, 2026). A Broward County RFI addressed Bubenzer brake and rail clamp systems for container gantry cranes at Port Everglades. A DeKalb County ITB covered IT and low-voltage infrastructure for the DeKalb Tennis Center reconstruction. Sourcewell issued a cooperative procurement RFP for law enforcement equipment on behalf of multiple Washington state counties and other participating entities. None of these solicitations involve refrigerated maritime transport, which would require specialized cargo vessels with temperature-control systems for perishable goods or temperature-sensitive materials. The code's taxonomic placement appears misaligned with the services state and local governments are actually soliciting under it in October 2026.