Perishables & Agri

Perishable goods have a finite shelf life and respond quickly to temperature, humidity, ventilation and handling conditions. Fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, seafood and agricultural products therefore need transport decisions tied to product characteristics and destination market requirements. FSC coordinates suitable ocean reefer, airfreight and inland options, with cargo preparation and handover timing considered from the outset.

Planning begins with commodity details, harvest or production readiness, required arrival window, temperature set point and ventilation instructions. Packaging, loading pattern, pre-cooling, equipment availability and route duration all influence the practical solution. FSC coordinates shipment milestones with carriers and partners; shippers remain responsible for product condition, pre-shipment treatment and any required phytosanitary or market-specific compliance.

A network of 140 facilities and multimodal partners supports a range of storage and transport requirements. We review seasonal capacity, port dwell, customs documentation and final delivery timing, while communicating schedule changes when information is available. No transit plan can remove natural variability or guarantee shelf life, so realistic buffers and contingency arrangements should form part of the supply chain design.