In the perishable cargo game, delays don’t just hurt margins—they ruin product. And lately, disruptions at sea are making air freight the MVP of fresh logistics.
At Commodity Forwarders Inc., we’ve seen a major shift in how producers, exporters, and retailers move perishables. With increased port congestion, low schedule reliability, and tight cold chain windows, air freight has stepped into a new leadership role in mitigating perishable goods supply chain challenges.
Why Air Freight Is Essential for Perishables
Air freight isn’t just fast—it’s time-defined, temperature-controlled, and ultra-reliable. For high-value perishables like:
- Berries
- Cut flowers
- Dairy
- Seafood
…air is often the only mode that keeps shelf life intact and customers happy.
Here’s how it stacks up:
- Speed: Air transit cuts total journey time by days
- Global access: Flights reach markets ocean freight can’t touch fast enough
- Cold chain precision: Less handling = better temp control
- Less spoilage: Higher shipment quality + fewer losses
How CFI Makes Air Freight Work at Scale
As the largest perishable logistics provider in the U.S., we bring muscle and agility to every lane.
Our services include:
- Pre-cooling and consolidation
- Active and passive cold chain packaging
- Integrated freight booking and carrier management
- Regulatory support for USDA, FDA, IATA,
- Real-time shipment visibility and alerting
As one of the largest perishables freight forwarders in the United States, CFI has the ability to secure domestic and international space at scale that our competitors don’t. Our cold chain footprint at major airports like LAX, SEA, JFK, MIA, ORD, IAH, BOS, SFO, ANC, DFW, ITO, KOA, LIH, HNL, OGG, YHZ, YVR, GDL, MEX, in conjunction with global handoff points, means we’re built for speed at the gateways—and trusted by growers, suppliers, and buyers who depend on fast, fresh freight.
As customer expectations tighten and maritime reliability remains shaky, air freight isn’t just a backup plan—it’s the smartest first move. Let CFI keep your perishable supply chain flying high—with tailored air freight solutions backed by decades of expertise and the scale to deliver anywhere, fast.
