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All systems nominal

Every avocado that leaves Michoacán
arrives at Rotterdam within spec

Precision freight forwarding for produce exporters who cannot afford a two-degree drift. We move 14,200+ reefer containers annually with surgical cold-chain discipline.

2.1°C
Avg transit temperature variance
Across all Atlantic corridors — 2024 fleet average
14,200+
Reefer containers dispatched annually
Tracked, sealed, and delivered on-spec
38
Origin countries on active manifests
Mexico · Peru · Kenya · Morocco · South Africa
99.4%
On-time cold-chain delivery rate
Port-to-DC, no variance breach
72 hrs
Peruvian blueberry avg grove-to-shelf
Lima Callao → Rotterdam → distribution
No commitment · Response within 4 business hours
REEFERUNIT+4.4°CSET POINT — HASS AVOCADO40′ HIGH CUBE — 12.19m2.89m
Fig 1.1 — Standard 40′ HC Reefer Cross-Section · Cold-Air Distribution Pattern
340 owned.
2,100 leased.
Zero unmonitored gaps.
Container Specifications
Container Type40′ HC Reefer (95% of fleet)
Internal Volume67.3 m³
Payload Capacity27,700 kg net
Temp Range-25°C to +25°C
Avocado Set-Point+4.4°C ± 0.5°C
Humidity Control85–95% RH maintained
CA OptionO₂ 2–5% / CO₂ 5–10%
IoT SensorsEvery 15 min — 5G uplink
Seal ProtocolLoad seal + GPS tamper log
Power SourceShore + vessel — no gap
Performance Tolerances
Temp Variance (mean)±0.3°C
Max Breach Duration<8 min before alert
Alert Response SLA12 min acknowledgment
Firmness at Arrival≥6.5 N (Hass standard)
Pre-cooling Time2h before stuffing
Fleet Size340 owned / 2,100 leased
Live Monitoring

Every container transmits temperature, humidity, and door-seal status every 15 minutes via 5G uplink. Deviation triggers automatic escalation to shipper and receiver within 12 minutes.

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38 origin countries.
6 primary corridors.

Each corridor is engineered with port-specific pre-cooling protocols, vessel allocation, and customs clearance pre-filing — not improvised on departure day.

Origin → Dest
Transit
Set-Point
Freq
Michoacán, MX
Rotterdam, NL
18–21 days
+4.4°C
Weekly
La Libertad, PE
Rotterdam, NL
14–16 days
+2.0°C
3×/week
Nariño, CO
Antwerp, BE
16–18 days
+13°C
Bi-weekly
Rift Valley, KE
Rotterdam, NL
20–23 days
+4.0°C
Weekly
Souss, MA
Rotterdam, NL
4–6 days
+5.0°C
4×/week
Western Cape, ZA
Rotterdam, NL
17–20 days
+1.0°C
Weekly
99.4% on-time.
Because 0.6% is still a six-figure spoilage event.
Active Corridor Map — Coldchain Network Q1 2026
ROTTERDAMHUBMICHOACÁNLIMANARIÑORIFT VLYSOUSSCAPE TWNANTWERPATLANTIC
Fig 2.1 — Coldchain Active Corridors · 38 Origin Countries · 2 Primary Destination Hubs
2
Destination Hubs
6
Primary Corridors
38
Origin Countries

Clearance is not an afterthought.
It's pre-filed before departure.

Every Coldchain shipment arrives at the EU border with documents filed, BIP pre-notified, and phytosanitary certificates cross-referenced. No surprises. No detention. No spoilage.

01
Pre-Shipment Phytosanitary Inspection
SENASICA (MX) or SENASA (PE) certified inspector on-site at packing shed. Pest-free certificate issued ≥48h before container stuffing.
T−48h
02
EU Pre-Notification (TRACES NT)
Common Health Entry Document (CHED-PP) filed electronically via EU TRACES NT system. Border Inspection Post at Rotterdam assigned.
T−24h
03
Container Stuffing & Seal
Temperature pre-cooled to set-point. Pallets loaded with verified air-gap spacing. Load seal applied. GPS tamper sensor activated.
T−12h
04
Port Customs Export Declaration
Electronic export declaration lodged. Bill of Lading confirmed. Phytosanitary certificate cross-referenced with container number.
T−6h
05
Vessel Departure & IoT Handoff
Container handed to vessel operator. IoT data stream begins. Temperature log available in client portal within 30 minutes of departure.
T=0
06
Rotterdam BIP Inspection
EU Border Inspection Post documentary and physical check. Typically <4h for pre-notified, compliant shipments.
T+transit
07
DC Delivery & Firmness Verification
Container delivered to distribution center. Penetrometer firmness check performed. Client receives cold-chain compliance report within 2h.
T+transit+4h
100%
Phytosanitary pass rate — EU BIP
<4h
Avg Rotterdam BIP clearance time
47
Regulatory frameworks actively managed
0
Consignments refused at EU border — 2025
Active Certifications & Memberships
ISO 22000:2018HACCP CertifiedAEO-F StatusTRACES NT OperatorIATA CEIV PharmaGDP CompliantSENASICA ApprovedBRC AA GradeTAPA FSR Level 1
0 consignments refused
at EU border in 2025.
Because documentation is filed before the container is sealed — not after.
Regulatory Intelligence

EU phytosanitary regulations updated Q4 2025: Avocado imports from Mexico now require enhanced pesticide residue testing (MRL compliance for chlorpyrifos). Coldchain pre-clears all shipments against current EFSA MRL tables before container stuffing.

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One spec sheet per commodity.
Because blueberries and avocados are not the same problem.

Handling Protocol — Tropical Exotics
Hass AvocadoMangoPapayaPineappleDragon Fruit
Temperature Range+4.4 – +13°C
Humidity85–95% RH
CA AtmosphereO₂ 2–5% / CO₂ 5–10%
Target Shelf Life21–35 days
Firmness Standard≥6.5 N at arrival
Origin RegionsMX · PE · CO · EC
Critical Handling Note

Pre-cool to set-point before stuffing. Ethylene-free container essential for avocado.

20+ produce categories.
Each with a dedicated handling protocol, not a generic cold-chain SOP.

Six figures rot every time a reefer drifts two degrees.

Tell us your lane. We'll show you exactly how Coldchain eliminates that risk — with a rate card in 4 hours.

2.1°C
Avg variance
99.4%
On-time rate
14,200+
TEUs annually
0
EU refusals — 2025
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