A Kuehne+Nagel employee methodically packs crates of fresh tomatoes.

Talk to an expert

We help you to navigate through logistic questions.

Contact form

A superior cold chain experience

Lock in maximum shelf-life for your fruit and vegetables as they travel from local farms to tables everywhere.

Given challenges throughout the cold chain, from temperature management to odour contamination, partnering with trained experts is essential.

Whether you export mangos from Mexico or bell peppers from the Netherlands, our logistics specialists have the product-specific know-how to transport them in peak condition.

The FreshChain promise

Our FreshChain-certified network adheres to global regulations, achieving the highest quality and safety standards.

Experienced teams carefully handle each shipment, maintaining strict temperature controls and swift transport.

Perishables experts spotlight reliability to ensure your fruits and vegetables are protected from the field or greenhouse until delivered market-fresh to consumers.

Fresh Chain label
A Kuehne+Nagel warehouse worker checks the quality of some apples.

Quality that’s the pick of the crop

With shelf-life closely tied to how your shipments are handled, our team specialises in managing the risks of importing and exporting fruits and vegetables around the globe. From weather events to changing regulatory requirements, we relieve pressure points and prevent unwanted delays.

When you’re adapting to supply chain fluctuations or growing into new markets, our certified perishables facilities give you access to precision cold chain storage and services for product preparation, pre-cooling, x-ray screening and container stuffing.

Trained professionals take on the day-to-day challenges of meeting each product’s unique needs and safeguard them from potential risks and delays throughout the FreshChain network.

Harvesting the best solutions for fruits and vegetables

  • Optimum transit times and transportation modes

  • Certified hubs with storage at various temperature levels

  • Roller bed systems for aircraft pallet build-up

  • Active and passive packaging

  • Regular auditing of food quality and safety standards

  • Tracking, tracing and temperature monitoring

Unlock maximum freshness for your produce

Specialised perishables logistics expertise

Global quality and safety standards

Your fruits and vegetables will be handled according to our KN FreshChain global quality and safety standard, ensuring strict adherence to food safety measures.

Dedicated perishables specialists

Our perishables logistics experts understand the specific requirements of each fruit and vegetable product, providing tailored solutions for optimal freshness.

Seamless end-to-end solutions

Benefit from our comprehensive end-to-end solutions, encompassing packaging, transportation, and storage, designed to maintain the quality of your perishable goods.

Explore other cold chain products