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Perishable logistics: how to keep your products fresh worldwide

Perishable goods require speed, precision and strict temperature control. From flowers and seafood to dairy, pharmaceuticals and highly sensitive cargo – our perishable logistics solutions help reduce spoilage, avoid losses and manage reliable cold chain transport across global supply chains.

What does reliable logistics for temperature-sensitive cargo require?

Transporting perishable cargo is not only about temperature control – it requires managing highly sensitive, time-critical goods under strict regulatory conditions.

Whether fresh flowers, plants, seafood, meat or vegetables, these products are delicate and require careful handling at every stage. Even minor delays, temperature deviations or improper handling can lead to spoilage, rejected shipments and significant financial losses.

Our dedicated, highly experienced perishables specialists coordinate every step of the process – from pickup and consolidation to customs clearance and final delivery. By combining cold chain transport, specialized handling and continuous monitoring, we help minimize risks and avoid unnecessary costs caused by damaged or spoiled goods.

With strategically located facilities at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and in Aalsmeer, along with a global network, we ensure fast transit times and reliable perishable goods transport worldwide – for both import and export flows. 

How do we manage end-to-end perishable logistics?

Digital temperature control panel displaying minus 22 degrees for temperature-controlled logistics operations.

Temperature-controlled transport

We manage transport for frozen, chilled and ambient goods by air, sea and road. Our services include reefer, as well as active and passive containers, refrigerated trucks, thermal packaging solutions and real-time monitoring systems to maintain stable conditions throughout transport.

Air freight cargo pallets prepared for loading beside a cargo aircraft at an international airport.

Air freight for time-critical shipments

For perishable cargo, speed is critical. With direct airside access at Schiphol and other key airports, combined with strong airline partnerships, we secure capacity and organize priority shipments to reduce transit times and minimize spoilage risks. 

Reefer containers stacked on a cargo ship in foggy sea conditions during refrigerated ocean freight transport.

Reefer sea freight

For larger volumes of goods, reefer containers provide cost-effective and reliable transport. We coordinate routes, schedules and container settings to ensure safe delivery over long distances. 

Worker entering a temperature-controlled cold storage unit inside a modern warehouse facility.

Cold storage, handling and packaging

Our facilities include refrigerated and frozen storage, cross-docking and consolidation services. We offer dedicated freezer and refrigeration facilities as well as tailored packaging options such as insulated and temperature-controlled packaging. 

Logistics professionals in safety helmets and reflective vests reviewing shipment data on tablets at a container terminal.

Customs, inspections and compliance

Perishable logistics depends heavily on smooth import and export processes. We manage customs documentation, veterinary and phytosanitary inspections and operate a state-certified inspection station at Schiphol Airport to reduce delays and ensure compliance. 

Temperature monitoring device placed on shipment documents for continuous cold chain tracking and pharmaceutical logistics compliance.

Continuous shipment monitoring

We monitor shipments 24/7 and track the temperature conditions of perishable cargo throughout the entire transport process. This allows early intervention in case of deviations and provides full transparency across your perishable logistics supply chain. 

Where are our key perishables hubs located?

We have strategically positioned our operations in key hubs across Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. Our most advanced setup in the Netherlands serves as a central gateway for international perishable cargo flows and global perishable logistics.

With direct airside access at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and our presence at the flower trading hub in Aalsmeer, we enable fast handling, short transit times and secure cold chain transport while reducing dwell times and product deterioration risks. 

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport 

  • Direct airside access for rapid handling of perishable freight
  • Own state-certified inspection facilities
  • Temperature-controlled storage and handling areas
  • Immediate connection to global air freight networks 

Aalsmeer

  • Located at the world’s largest flower trading center
  • Specialized cross-docking and consolidation
  • Dedicated logistics for floricultural products
  • Direct access to European distribution networks

Perishable goods we handle

Colorful assortment of fresh flowers and rose bouquets displayed at a floral market.
Colorful assortment of fresh flowers and rose bouquets displayed at a floral market.

Flowers, plants and cuttings

Fast and reliable logistics solutions for floricultural products with strict timing and handling requirements across global markets.

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Fresh fruits and vegetables including grapes, peppers, kiwi, apples, and herbs displayed in a colorful arrangement.
Fresh fruits and vegetables including grapes, peppers, kiwi, apples, and herbs displayed in a colorful arrangement.

Fruit, vegetables and fresh produce

Temperature-controlled logistics for fruit, vegetables and other fresh food products requiring continuous cold chain transport.

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Assorted dairy products including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and eggs arranged on a rustic table.
Assorted dairy products including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and eggs arranged on a rustic table.

Meat, dairy and frozen products

Secure transport and storage solutions for chilled and frozen goods, including certified handling and inspection processes.

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Frozen seafood selection including shrimp, crab legs, scallops, and shellfish prepared for cold chain distribution.
Frozen seafood selection including shrimp, crab legs, scallops, and shellfish prepared for cold chain distribution.

Seafood and fish (fresh, frozen, live)

Specialized logistics for seafood shipments with precise temperature control and fast transit times to maintain product quality.

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Technician inspecting refrigerated shipping containers with a laptop during cold chain logistics operations.
Technician inspecting refrigerated shipping containers with a laptop during cold chain logistics operations.

Live animals and highly sensitive cargo

Specialized logistics solutions for live animals, biological materials and other highly sensitive shipments requiring controlled environments and precise handling.

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Keep your perishables moving safely worldwide.

From temperature-controlled transportation to seamless customs handling – our experts ensure your products arrive fresh and on time.

Perishable logistics in action

Every shipment tells a story of precision, speed and control. From origin to destination, our experts manage time-critical, temperature-sensitive cargo with seamless coordination and continuous monitoring. Discover how we keep your perishable goods fresh, protected and moving across global supply chains.

Frequently asked questions

Perishable goods are products that can deteriorate quickly due to environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity or handling. 

We combine temperature-controlled infrastructure, continuous monitoring and fast transit times. Our approach helps minimize product loss and avoid costs caused by damaged or spoiled goods.

Yes. We manage customs formalities, phytosanitary certificates, veterinary inspections and documentation to ensure smooth import and export processes. 

We operate temperature-controlled storage, freezer and refrigeration facilities, dedicated packaging solutions, refrigerated trucks and certified inspection stations to ensure safe handling of sensitive perishable cargo. 

Yes. We manage highly sensitive shipments requiring strict handling procedures, including goods with specific regulatory and temperature requirements.