Moving perishables across borders is never simple, but it’s what we do. At CFI, we’ve built the largest, most specialized network for shipping temperature-sensitive cargo by air and ocean. So, when someone says international regulations are complicated? We already know.
Because yes—the rules are real, they’re changing constantly, and they’re different in every country. But they’re also manageable—if you work with a partner who’s fluent in both global policy and perishables logistics.
Compliance That Keeps Your Perishables Moving
Whether it’s FDA requirements on produce, IATA rules on lithium-powered reefers, or phytosanitary regulations on flower exports, the baseline is this: every shipment must prove what it is, how it was packed, where it came from, and how it stayed safe—every step of the way.
And when the cargo is fresh? Timing matters. There’s no “we’ll get back to you Monday” when you move seafood, stone fruit, or floral. It clears, or it spoils.
Overpack Is Not a Strategy
Overpack is essential, but it’s a single piece of a large puzzle that includes schedules, timing, carriers, and preparation. We help customers optimize packaging to protect product quality while minimizing volume, weight, and wasted insulation. That means better temperature control, lower energy use, and less shrinkage—all without flirting with non-compliance.
Climate = Control
Regulations aren’t the only pressure point. As temperatures rise and weather gets more erratic, maintaining cold chain integrity has become more critical (and more scrutinized). CFI’s pre-cooling, real-time tracking, and active/passive solutions aren’t just nice-to-haves—they’re regulatory armor. We help our clients stay ahead of new environmental thresholds and green cargo policies in key trade lanes.
The short version? If you’re shipping perishables internationally, there’s a right way to do it—and CFI knows it because we perfected it.
Call it confidence. Call it clarity. Just call us before the shipment is held up because the commodity code is off by one digit. We’ve seen it. We warned them. You only ignore CFI once.
Let’s build a compliance strategy that moves with your perishables, not against them.
