Shipping Fresh Food from Newark to Genoa via Air Freight

Shipping Fresh food successfully necessitates a continuous cold chain. Use thermal containers 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 impose 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. Our compliance team recommends 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 Exclude coverage for temperature-related loss on Perishable goods and frozen food. Insurance specialists generally 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 Chilled 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 check requirements for each item and specify the target range on booking instructions and labels so your temperature-controlled shipment is set correctly.

You can sometimes mix Fresh produce and Frozen food in the same load, but only if your container or vehicle can maintain separate temperature zones. Chilled food typically needs temperatures above freezing, while frozen food 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 requires strict temperature control during transit to maintain quality. It is essential to use refrigerated containers for fresh produce and frozen goods to ensure they remain at appropriate temperatures throughout the flight. Additionally, proper packaging should be utilized to prevent spoilage and contamination.

Shipping fresh and frozen food to Italy requires compliance with EU regulations, including obtaining necessary health certificates for perishable items. Importers must ensure that products meet food safety standards and may need to provide documentation verifying the origin and handling of the food to customs authorities upon arrival in Genoa.

We follow industry best practices and relevant data protection regulations for international shipping and technology platforms, including GDPR and CCPA where applicable.

What sets SAMMIE apart is its proprietary ecosystem of standardized shipping data that is meticulously cleaned, weighted, and validated from trusted third-party sources and DNA Supply Chain Solutions’ own operational history, enabling AI tools that think ahead instead of just reporting past events.

SAMMIE helps reduce tracking time by providing real-time updates, proactive alerts, and a single dashboard, which has led customers to reduce tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week and achieve about 50% less time spent tracking shipments.