Perishable goods are time and/or temperature-sensitive items requiring fast and safe delivery to maintain quality. Due to a short shelf life and the very particular storage requirements, shipping perishable goods by air is a preferred means of transport, says International Air Transport Association in its guidelines on shipping perishable goods.
“With each type of perishable good, there are specific shipping requirements. The kind of good determines how it must be stored. Certain perishable goods need lower temperatures to slow down respiration and therefore slow the ripening process and reduce any harmful effects on the perishable cargo. Meat and seafood should be frozen to avoid harmful microorganisms infecting the product.”
Some of the perishable goods shipped by air include:
*Fruits
*Vegetables
*Spices
*Flowers
*Meat and Meat Products
*Seafood
*Cosmetics
*Pharmaceuticals; and*Frozen Food
“The best way to ship perishables is by following the instructions outlined in the Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) manual,” says IATA. “The most important aspects of air transportation of perishables are time and temperature management which, therefore, need to be supported by appropriate handling processes and packaging methods to ensure food safety and other requirements.”
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