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Perishable Goods & Seafood
Fresh produce, flowers, seafood and dairy moved quickly, with packing and paperwork planned around shelf life.
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Overview
Perishable cargo is time-critical: every hour in transit comes out of shelf life. Fresh fruit and vegetables, cut flowers, fish and shellfish, meat and dairy all need fast routings, the right packaging and paperwork that is ready before the goods leave the farm or processing plant.
We plan these shipments backwards from the delivery date, choose direct or short-connection routings where possible, and help you avoid the common causes of rejection and spoilage.
What this covers
- Fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs
- Cut flowers and live plants
- Fresh and chilled fish, shellfish and seafood
- Meat, poultry and dairy products
- Frozen food that must stay frozen throughout transit
How we handle it
Plan from the delivery dateWe work backwards from when the goods must be on the shelf to find the right departure and cut-off.
Pack for the journeyInsulated boxes, gel packs or approved coolants, absorbent liners and leak-proof inner packing, matched to the product and route time.
Pre-cool and tenderGoods are cooled before packing and delivered to the handler close to cut-off to keep the cold chain unbroken.
Clear on arrivalYour consignee is briefed on import documents so the goods are cleared and collected without delay.
Documents you will typically need
- Phytosanitary certificate for plants, fruit and vegetables where required
- Health or veterinary certificate for fish, meat and dairy
- Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin
- Air waybill with the handling instructions and temperature requirement clearly stated
Requirements vary by country, airline and commodity. We confirm exactly what applies to your shipment.
Frequently asked questions
Dry ice is classed as a dangerous good for air transport (UN 1845) and has quantity limits and marking rules. Tell us in advance if you plan to use it so it can be declared and accepted correctly.
Mid-week departures usually avoid weekend delays at the destination, but the right day depends on the route and the import authority’s opening hours. We confirm this for each lane.