ATP stands for the Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be used for such Carriage. It establishes strict temperature control standards and equipment certification requirements for refrigerated trucks and railcars crossing international borders. Vehicles compliant with this treaty display a white ATP decal with specific class letters and expiration dates.
The border guard checked the trailer's ATP certificate to ensure the refrigeration unit was legally rated for deep-frozen meat.
Related terms
ADR
The European treaty governing the cross-border transport of hazardous materials by road.
TIR
A global customs transit system that allows freight to cross international borders without being inspected or taxed at each checkpoint.
CMR
The Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road is a UN treaty standardizing freight liability.