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Perishable cargo, such as fresh seafood, fruits, and vegetables, requires quick and efficient service and handling to maintain the highest possible quality.We follow strict and specific service requirements, manage specialized warehouses, and use excellent temperature control systems to ensure the delivery of high-quality perishable goods.We encourage our customers to package the goods to withstand some temperature fluctuations while handling on tarmacs.Using our extensive network and experience, we can transport fresh seafood directly to the market within hours of catching, as well as deliver fruits and vegetables while they're fresh.IATA abbreviations related to perishable cargo: PES/PER/PEM/COL/PEP/FRO/FRZ

Perishables

Packaging of perishable shipments is crucial to ensure the temperature and freshness of the goods. Shippers are responsible to make sure that your perishable cargo is appropriately packed to withstand the journey.General packaging requirements for perishable seafood shipments<ul><li>Shipment must be packed in leak-proof polystyrene boxes. These must not exceed the manufacturer's maximum capacity.</li><li>Boxes with drainage holes are strictly prohibited.</li><li>It is recommended that a refrigerant (such as gel or water-pad coolants) is used to keep the product cold. Wet ice is prohibited.</li><li>Dry ice is allowed but must be declared, documented, and labeled in compliance with the IATA Dangerous goods regulations.</li><li>Plastic must be placed on the bottom of the box and wrapped over the content.</li><li>All boxes must be marked with „THIS WAY UP“ or arrows ↑↑ on the boxes.</li><li>All boxes must be labeled with the AWB number on the upper part of the sticker. The size of the AWB number should be 36 PTS or 1,5 cm x 10 cm and BOLD.</li><li>The lid must be secured, either by using 2 straps of pressure-sensitive plastic or taped.</li><li>Boxes must be bagged with a minimum of 0,25 mil bag and sealed (not required for main deck shipments on freighter aircraft).</li></ul>Delivery requirements in the warehouse in Keflavík<ul><li>Only boxes of the same shipment (registered under one airwaybill number) are allowed on a pallet. Different shipments may not be mixed on the same pallet.</li><li>The shipment must be delivered on a plastic pallet.</li><li>The airwaybill number on all boxes must face outwards.</li><li>Maximum height, including the pallet, is 195 cm.</li><li>Delivery of a shipment shall be no later than 4 hours before the estimated departure time.</li></ul>Please note that quality checks are performed upon delivery to the warehouse in Keflavík.

Packing requirements for fresh seafood

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Perishable cargo, such as fresh seafood, fruits, and vegetables, requires quick and efficient service and handling to maintain the highest possible quality. We follow strict and specific service requirements, manage specialized warehouses, and use excellent temperature control systems to ensure the delivery of high-quality perishable goods.