Perishable goods transport

Can Perishable Goods Be Transported?

Transporting perishable goods is only possible under specific conditions. So-called «perishables» refer to raw food materials with a shelf life ranging from 1 to 30 days. The logistics company EA Logistic delivers such goods using specialized vehicles that maintain the required temperature conditions.

Which Transport Is Suitable for Perishable Goods?

Perishable goods are transported using specialized insulated containers and refrigerated vehicles capable of maintaining stable temperatures throughout the journey.

The most common delivery method is road transport. This includes refrigerated vans, road trains with insulated trailers, and specialized trucks, allowing goods to be delivered over short and medium distances with full temperature control.

Using road transport ensures flexible routing, timely delivery, and minimizes the risk of spoilage for perishable products.

With EA Logistic, transporting perishable cargo becomes a simple and efficient task. Our wide network of partner carriers enables deliveries to any location in Europe, whether it's Romania, France, or Ukraine.

What Qualifies as Perishable Cargo?

Perishable products are some of the most demanding types of cargo and can be divided into several key categories:

• Plants, berries, fruits, and vegetables
• Meat and meat products
• Processed foods: dairy, frozen products, etc.

Each category requires specific temperature control and strict delivery timelines.

Shipping perishable goods to countries like Germany, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands allows businesses to expand their product range and quickly turn a profit. One of the key elements of success is choosing a reliable logistics provider — and EA Logistic is exactly that.

How to Transport Perishable Goods?

Transporting perishables depends on the product category and must follow strict temperature and time requirements:

• Berries, fruits, and vegetables must be kept at 0°C, with a maximum delivery time of 6 hours
• Leafy greens must be delivered within 3 hours
• Meat products (chilled): transported at -5°C, not exceeding 12 days
• Meat products (frozen): transported at -18°C, not exceeding 20 days
• Fish and seafood: transported at -6°C to -18°C, depending on preparation and processing
• Pickled and smoked goods: require temperatures up to +5°C

Advantages of Shipping Perishables with EA Logistic

EA Logistic operates a large fleet of over 5,000 vehicles (including partner trucks), allowing urgent vehicle dispatch within just a few hours across Poland and other European countries.

We also offer:

• Delivery to Turkey
• Warehouse support in China

Whether you're a producer or distributor, EA Logistic ensures that your perishable cargo arrives on time, in excellent condition, and with full compliance to international standards.