Perishable cargo can be defined as goods
that will deteriorate over a given period of time, or if exposed
to adverse temperature, humidity or other environmental conditions.
Perishables that we uplift include commodities like vegetables,
dairy products, chilled meat, foodstuffs and flowers.
Our pledge to our customers is perhaps best seen in our handling
of perishables.
Over the years, we have adept at transporting these goods with
very defined use-by dates. For instance, training of our staff
extends to learning about the need for lobster to be transported
in a semi-comatose state to preserve their freshness, desirability
and market price. We have the most advanced B747-400 freighters
flying to 75 cities in 39 countries to make sure that you can
deliver your precious products to a wider network
faster.
In Singapore Changi Airport, we have cold room facilities to
handle the broadest range of perishables: from fresh produce
to chilled meat, from cut flowers to temperature-sensitive medicines.
These facilities vary from a 4° C cooler, and a 0°C chiller
to a -12°C freezer. This flexible system will cater to the specific
temperature requirements of your cargo. These ensure that your
products is held at the desired conditions.
Some tips for you shipping your perishable products:
Perishable cargo can be: Foodstuffs, Plant materials, Hatching
eggs, Medical supplies and Vaccines, and Live human organs.
Advance arrangements are required.
It is essential that the air waybills for perishable shipments
be completed and accurate in all respects. Full name, address
and telephone number of the shipper and consignee must be shown.
Temperature requirements must be indicated in the air waybill
and may be marked on packages in bold letters below the name
and address of the consignee. This is to alert our handling
staff to the special storage requirements.
For more information, please contact your local SIA
Cargo office.
