CONTRACT LOGISTICS

OVERVIEW

KEEPING IT COOL. KEEPING IT RELIABLE. 

Perishable cargo needs more than movement, it needs precision. Our cold chain solutions use advanced technology, temperature-controlled zones, and specialist storage to protect product quality and meet the highest industry and regulatory standards from origin to delivery.

COLD CHAIN SERVICES

Our cold chain services keep temperature-sensitive cargo protected from origin to destination. Built for consistency and control, they help businesses meet the highest standards while preserving product quality across the entire supply chain.

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    Ocean Freight 

    Our refrigerated ocean freight solutions use state-of-the-art reefer containers and remote monitoring to ensure temperature-sensitive cargo stays fresh during long-haul transport. With controlled conditions and global port access, your cold chain remains unbroken from origin to destination.

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    Air Freight

    Our air freight services offer rapid transit in fully temperature-regulated environments for high-value or time-critical perishables like pharmaceuticals or seafood. DP World ensures compliance, minimal exposure, and coordinated airport cold chain supply handling.

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    Road Freight

    Our dedicated fleet of temperature-controlled trucks keeps your cold cargo in the right conditions from the first mile to the last mile of delivery. We offer seamless road connectivity between warehouses, ports, and distribution hubs, integrated with our broader logistics network.

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    Rail Freight 

    Ideal for intercontinental or inland routes, our rail freight services integrate cold chain capabilities with reduced transit emissions. It’s a cost-effective and sustainable option that ensures consistent cargo quality with our temperature-controlled containers and scheduled services.

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    Warehousing 

    Our cold storage warehouses are equipped with multi-temperature zones and real-time monitoring to preserve your cargo before, during, and after transit. Strategically located near ports and logistics hubs, they serve as critical control points in your cold chain.

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    Container Tracking 

    Our advanced digital platforms give you real-time visibility into your container’s location, temperature, and humidity. This end-to-end monitoring ensures full control over your cold chain supply chain, helping you maintain and protect your temperature-sensitive goods and respond proactively to any disruptions or delays.

    • WHY DP WORLD?

    END-TO-END COLD CHAIN SOLUTIONS

    With our fully integrated end-to-end digital solutions, your cold chain supply chains benefit from fewer handovers, complete visibility, and lower risk of spoilage. Our multimodal network keeps your perishables streamlined and agile across land, sea, and air.

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    Innovative technology

    Our advanced cold chain technologies give you complete visibility and control, helping you protect product quality from origin to destination. With real-time monitoring and smart tracking, your cargo stays in optimal condition every step of the way.

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    Global Network 

    With our expansive global network of over 60 ports, terminals, and logistics hubs, we ensure your perishables are connected across key trade routes and markets. This worldwide reach enables seamless movement of temperature-sensitive goods from beginning to end.

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    Real-Time Visibility 

    Our integrated digital solutions provide end-to-end transparency across your supply chain. From warehouse to final delivery, you gain real-time insights into your cargo’s condition and location to enable smarter decisions and faster responses to disruptions.

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    CONTROL

    SMART TEMPERATURE ZONES IN COLD CHAIN MANAGEMENT

    Our warehousing infrastructure offers dedicated temperature-controlled zones at key logistics hubs and cold storage warehouses worldwide. These zones are designed to handle a wide variety of goods with precise storage requirements, including: 

     

    • Multi-temperature zones (frozen, chilled, ambient) - Validated pre-conditioning areas for pharma shipments
    • Cross-docking capabilities for faster handling and reduced exposure
    • 24/7 environmental monitoring and full end-to-end visibility

     

    These temperature-controlled environments fully integrate into our logistics network, providing safe storage, handling, and transportation.

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    PROTECT

    LEADING SUSTAINABILITY IN COLD CHAIN SOLUTIONS

    We are committed to driving sustainable solutions across our cold chain logistics operations at DP World. Our Move to Minus 15 initiative optimises refrigerated storage temperatures to -15°C, striking the perfect balance between preserving product quality and significantly reducing energy consumption. This innovative approach protects temperature-sensitive goods whilst lowering our carbon footprint, helping us and our customers advance towards a greener, more sustainable supply chain.

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    Fruit & Vegetables 

    Our cold chain solutions maintain the ideal temperature and humidity levels to preserve freshness, texture, and shelf life from harvest to retail. With seamless end-to-end control, we ensure your produce reaches consumers in peak condition regardless of season or distance.

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    Fish & Seafood

    Time and temperature are critical in seafood logistics. We offer precision-controlled chilled and frozen transport, real-time monitoring, and fast handling to keep your fish and seafood fresh, safe, and fully compliant with international quality standards.

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    Innovative Pharma 

    Our GDP-compliant cold chain services ensure strict temperature control, validated handling, and complete end-to-end visibility for high-value, innovative, specialty pharmaceuticals. From production to patient, we protect products through every stage of the supply chain.

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    Specialty Chemicals 

    Our cold chain capabilities support the transport and storage of temperature-sensitive specialty chemicals with stability and safety as a priority. From temperature-controlled containers to compliant storage zones, we mitigate risk and provide reliable shipment.

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    Agro Fertilisers 

    Agro fertilisers can be sensitive to temperature changes, affecting their quality. Our cold chain logistics ensure stable, controlled storage and transport conditions.

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    • COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS FAQ

    Every industry has distinct cold chain logistics needs. Our global network and logistics expertise deliver tailored support at every stage.

    At DP World, we deliver reliable cold chain logistics services that manage temperature-controlled transport, warehousing, and tracking to ensure product safety and visibility across sectors from start to finish.

    DP World delivers tailored cold chain solutions for various industries, including fruit and vegetables, seafood, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and agro fertilisers. It ensures quality, compliance, and efficiency in temperature-sensitive logistics.

    We are dedicated to making cold chain logistics more sustainable through our Move to Minus 15 initiative. We invest in energy-efficient storage, optimise routes, and adopt greener tech to reduce emissions while protecting your cargo.

    DP World ensures the safe transport of temperature-sensitive goods through temperature-controlled zones, reefer-equipped transport, and real-time monitoring, preserving your supply chain from origin to destination.

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