Air Freight Shipping - Perishable Goods

Perishable Goods

If you want to transport goods that are perishable, then you will carry them by air as this is the best option for such kind of commodities. The process of shipping will be easy as airlines have developed very effective handling techniques for chilled and frozen products. Shippers are provided with optimum, cost-efficient packaging methods for these time and temperature sensitive commodities.

IATA's Perishable Cargo Regulations
The Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) is the worldwide standard that is used when shipping commodities to the chosen destination. IATA's PCR have been developed based on the experience of a number of major airlines and the scientific data supplied by research institutions. This is the source manual for the preparation, packaging and handling of goods that require time and temperature management.

The PCR is the new leader in Temperature Control and Cold Chain Management for goods from the Health Care & Food sectors, including pharmaceutical products and non-hazardous biological materials. With the PCR you are provided with the most efficient practices for your shipping of perishable cargo throughout the entire supply chain. Moreover, it will also develop the logistics required for the movement of time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare products.

CITES endorsement IATA's Perishable Cargo Regulations
According to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) it is recommended that all parties dealing with the preparation and transport of live plant specimens should follow the instructions provided by IATA's Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) and incorporate them in their national legislations.

Time and Temperature Management
IATA airlines and affiliated freight forwarders or logistics service providers offer the transportation of Time and Temperature sensitive goods. All these goods are originating from the Healthcare sector, the Food and Beverage as well as the ornamental plant industries. Time and Temperature management is the overarching need that binds these highly distinctive commodities together.

New requirements for the transportation logistics of healthcare products are introduces in the 9th edition of the PCR. You can read about new quality management system, training requirements and a new label (mandatory as of July 2010). This is connected with the collaboration by carriers with pharmaceutical associations and many other stakeholders in the supply chain.