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The air route from London to Boston is highly advantageous for transporting fresh produce and chilled food, ensuring that products maintain optimal quality during transit. Utilizing this fast and efficient mode of transport minimizes the risk of spoilage, which is critical for perishable items like refrigerated and frozen food. The direct flight path enhances reliability, allowing for timely deliveries to meet consumer demand in the Boston area.
Both London and Boston boast advanced logistics infrastructure, facilitating seamless handling of fresh and frozen goods. London's airports are equipped with state-of-the-art cold storage facilities, ensuring that products are kept at the required temperatures before departure. Similarly, Boston's terminals feature specialized handling systems for perishable shipments, providing efficient transfer and distribution capabilities upon arrival, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of chilled and frozen food during the supply chain process.
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Exporters must comply with United Kingdom export control regulations, including dual-use goods licensing where applicable.
All inbound cargo is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including advance manifest and security filings.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
When shipping from London to Boston, anticipate potential disruptions due to North Atlantic winter storms (November-March), which may require additional buffer days for transit and delivery. Secure vessel space and trucking capacity well in advance during the Christmas retail peak (October-December) to avoid congestion and delays. Monitor weather forecasts and adjust schedules accordingly, particularly during the Atlantic hurricane season (June-November) to mitigate risks associated with severe weather. Finally, coordinate closely with carriers for real-time updates on schedules and potential delays.
When shipping fresh produce, Proper packaging is critical to control temperature and moisture. We recommend using Insulated cartons with Gel packs for Chilled food and dry ice for ...
Keeping the cold chain for Refrigerated food demands tightly controlled handling. Minimize door-open time during loading and unloading so Reefer cargo does not warm or condense. We...
For larger volumes of fresh food, Using the correct container type is critical. We recommend Integrated reefer containers for mixed loads of Refrigerated food and Frozen goods that...
Exporting Perishable goods often demands additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need Health certificates, temperature-cont...
Before pickup, stage Fresh food at the correct temperature: typically 0–4°C for chilled food and −18°C or below for Frozen food. Avoid storing Fresh produce directly on the floor; ...
Moving Fresh food successfully demands a continuous cold chain. Use Insulated packaging with the right amount of gel packs for Chilled food or dry ice for Frozen food, pre‑chill products before packing, and choose a Fast transit service. Clearly mark boxes as “Perishable” and specify the required temperature so carriers handle them as Reefer cargo.
Yes, Frozen food can Usually be shipped with dry ice by air, but dry ice is regulated as a dangerous good. Airlines have limits on how much dry ice is allowed per package and per shipment, and labels must show the net weight of dry ice and UN1845 markings. We recommend checking carrier and destination rules in advance and combining dry ice with insulated packaging to keep Frozen food at temperature while staying within dry‑ice limits.
Standard cargo policies may limit coverage for temperature-related loss on Perishable goods and Frozen goods. We recommend arranging a policy that specifically covers temperature deviation and spoilage, and declaring the full value of your Reefer cargo. Keep packing records and temperature logs; insurers often require proof that Proper packaging was used before honoring claims.
Most refrigerated food should stay between 0–4°C, while many Frozen food products must remain at −18°C or colder. Exact ranges depend on the product type and local regulations. Always verify requirements for each item and specify the target range on booking instructions and labels so your Reefer cargo is set correctly.
You can sometimes mix fresh food and Frozen food in the same load, but only if your container or vehicle can maintain separate temperature zones. Fresh produce typically needs temperatures above freezing, while Frozen goods must stay well below zero. If only one temperature setpoint is available, We recommend separating them into different Reefer cargo shipments to avoid freezing Fresh produce or partially thawing frozen items.
Fresh and frozen food must be maintained at specific temperature ranges throughout the air freight process to ensure product integrity. Proper insulation and temperature-controlled containers are essential for compliance with food safety standards during transit.
Shipments of fresh and frozen food must include a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary health certificates. Additionally, compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations is required, along with adherence to customs documentation for import.
Yes, DNA includes consolidation and customs pre-clearance to help move your air cargo quickly and compliantly.
DNA provides in-house customs brokerage including import/export clearance, tariff classification and valuation, ISF, AMS, and ACE filings, plus FDA, USDA, and multi-agency support.
Yes, DNA provides B2B pick/pack and palletization services.
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