International delivery of perishable goods
- Cold chain coordination through DXB and DWC airports
- Integrated cold chain management for food, flowers, and temperature-sensitive cargo
- Temperature-controlled storage and transit monitoring
- 2–4 hours average customs clearance for perishables with priority handling for time- and temperature-sensitive cargo
- Integrated operations from pickup to final delivery
Perishable Air Freight
Perishable shipments require consistent temperature control from origin to destination. Our operations team in Dubai coordinates cold chain logistics for import, export, and transit cargo through DXB, DWC, and AUH airports.
Shipments are processed through dedicated cool centers and cold storage facilities, ensuring product integrity and fast customs release.
Example Operations
- Flowers
- +5°C
- Fresh fish
- +2°C
- Food aid kits
- +15°C
- Frozen meat
- -5°C
Typical cargo categories
Cold Chain Process
All stages are tracked in real-time under defined SLA windows.
Airports & Facilities
| Airport | Temperature Range | Facility | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai International (DXB) | +2°C / +25°C | Emirates SkyCargo Cool Chain | Import/export handling |
| Al Maktoum (DWC) | +2°C / +25°C / frozen | Dedicated perishable center | Transit, export & re-export |
| Abu Dhabi (AUH) | +5°C / +25°C | Etihad Cargo Cool Chain | Humanitarian and time-sensitive cargo |
* Each facility includes 24/7 monitored storage, backup power systems, and direct ramp access.
Temperature Control & Equipment
We work with certified handling agents equipped with:
- Dry ice and gel pack packaging for frozen goods
- Temperature-controlled warehouses with multiple zones
- Data loggers for in-flight monitoring
- Reefer trucks and cool dollies for apron transfer
- Automatic deviation alerts for temperature breaches
Temperature reports can be integrated with the client’s quality systems or shipment management tools.
Cargo Types Managed
| Category | Temperature Range | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh produce | +2°C / +8°C | Fruits, vegetables, seafood |
| Flowers & plants | +5°C / +15°C | Cut flowers, live plants |
| Processed food | +15°C / +25°C | Dairy, packaged food |
| Frozen goods | below 0°C | Meat, ice cream |
| Humanitarian & aid | +2°C / +25°C | Food kits, medical supplies |
Compliance & Documentation
All perishable shipments comply with:
Optional services:
- Temperature deviation reporting
- Shelf-life documentation
- Customs and phytosanitary certificates coordination
Frequently Asked Questions
+2/+8°C, +15/+25°C, and frozen cargo (below 0°C).
Yes, both airport-to-airport and door-to-door services with refrigerated trucks.
Using data loggers and digital reporting from acceptance to delivery.
Yes, both DXB and DWC have cold storage terminals for perishable handling.
Usually within 2–4 hours under fast-track inspection channels.
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