5 Ways We Are Unlocking Opportunities for Perishables Exporters

Perishables supply chains are becoming increasingly complex as trade volatility, climate change and consumer trends reshape the way we move fresh and frozen goods across continents. But challenges present opportunities, and strong logistics partnerships can drive growth for perishables exporters.

Positioned at the heart of evolving perishable supply chains, we are enabling the secure, efficient and intelligent movement of perishable goods. Through our advanced cold storage infrastructure and a seamlessly connected logistics network, we unlock new opportunities for producers and consumers across the world - all while giving them the confidence that quality is preserved from source to shelf.

Cold Chain Expertise - From Ocean to Air

Whether by ocean or air freight, perishables exporters need a logistics partner they can trust to keep their shipments fresh and safe. Our perishables logistics solutions prioritise cold-chain preservation, delivering integrated, end-to-end solutions that meet the sector’s unique logistics requirements.

Our fast air freight solutions can move high-value, fresh seafood within one day, while our cost-effective and consistent ocean freight solutions can move frozen perishables in cold-chain containers with controlled temperatures to maintain freshness and quality.

As a real-world example, we support large‑scale air‑freight cherry exports from Türkiye during narrow harvest windows. Shipments depart from key gateways including Istanbul, Adana and Izmir, reaching priority markets in Asia, the Middle East and Europe in one day or less, while maintaining standard fresh‑fruit temperature ranges of +2 to +8 °C through robust, cost‑effective cold‑chain processes. Across the season, we move over 200 tonnes of cherries.

Smart Market Access - Opening New Doors for Exporters

The global culinary scene is evolving rapidly, with consumers across the world looking for high-quality flavours from Korean shellfish to Moroccan avocados. However, our Without Logistics: Perishables Edition report found that only 25% of perishables companies use market access services to locate new opportunities across the globe. Our market access solutions help producers open doors to new markets and reach every corner of the globe to take advantage of the latest food and drink trends.

We ship high-value sea bream and sea bass from Türkiye to New York, connecting the rapidly growing Turkish seafood export sector to new markets in North America in less than one day of transit time. At the same time, we utilise our strategically located ports and transshipment centres to move eggs along the same route, opening new export opportunities for Türkiye’s agri-food sector.

Combined with our trade finance and supply chain advisory services, we're helping exporters scale sustainably, manage risk and access global markets with the confidence that their perishables will arrive fresh, fast and ready to compete on the world stage.

Innovative Corridors - Making Sure Trade Finds a Way

Perishables exporters demand confidence that their produce will arrive fresh, fast, and in peak condition to their final destination. Our Atlas Service is the latest solution in our smart, sustainable supply chain services for perishables, unlocking new opportunities for exporters in North Africa to reach growing markets across Europe.

Connecting fruit and seafood producers in Morocco to key growth markets in Northern Europe through our owned ports in London Gateway and Antwerp Gateway, the service moves up to 150,000 tonnes of fresh produce from road to sea each year. The route delivers a scalable, sustainable logistics solution that reduces emissions by up to 70% compared to traditional trucking, and avoids chronic delays along the alternative 3,000km road journey.

Keeping Supply Fresh - Ensuring Perishables Don’t Go To Waste

Food waste is one of the costliest failures in perishable supply chains. We estimate that around US$400 billion of food is lost before reaching retail, much of it due to delays, temperature breaches and weak coordination across the cold chain. Even minor disruptions can prevent fresh food from arriving on shelves and damage export revenues.

We're tackling food waste by prioritising reliability and control throughout the cold chain. Using predictive visibility, real-time data and proactive risk planning, we help shippers protect temperature sensitive cargo and reduce losses caused by disruption. Better coordination between producers, logistics networks and destination markets ensures perishables reach the right place, on time and in the right condition - cutting avoidable waste and helping exporters meet sustainability goals.

Integrating Technology - Visibility at the Heart of the Cold Chain

Visibility is critical to preventing food loss in perishable supply chains, yet 88% of cargo owners cite technology or systems failure as a major source of disruption. Smart, integrated technology is the bedrock of strong logistics partnerships in the perishables sector, reducing uncertainty for exporters when entering new markets and prioritising visibility at every step of the journey.

Our proprietary platform, Cargoes, connects logistics, customs and terminal operations into a single system, providing real-time tracking, predictive analytics and end-to-end visibility across the journey. By helping shippers anticipate delays, weather impacts or supply chain disruptions before they compromise temperature control, Cargoes enables faster decisions and more reliable outcomes. 

As global demand for high-quality food continues to diversify, success for perishables exporters increasingly depends on the ability to move faster, farther and more reliably. From cold chain expertise and market access to innovative supply routes and integrated digital visibility, by opening new trade lanes, reducing risk and safeguarding product integrity, we're enabling perishables exporters to compete, scale and succeed in global markets.

Find out more about our Perishables Logistics Solutions.