A long shelf-life for Perishables.

We ensure that your perishable cargo, such as fruit and vegetables, flowers or fish arrive at their destination as fresh as possible: thanks to fast transport, storage in predominantly temperature-controlled environments and the unique Perishable Center Frankfurt.

Logistics for best possible freshness.

• Within the required temperature range: transport and storage in predominantly temperature-controlled cargo holds and environments
• Europe’s largest Perishable Center right at our Frankfurt hub: state-of-the-art, certified, with specially trained staff
• Shorter transport times between aircraft and storage space thanks to parking slots right in front of the Perishable Center Frankfurt
• The Perishable Center Frankfurt can provide fast cooling and vacuum cooling systems

Save time with our special Perishables toDoor service.

• Direct delivery for select markets in Europe via Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf and Brussels
• Veterinary and plant protection office checks done in Frankfurt in a temperature-controlled environment
• Goods are delivered right to the recipient’s storage facility, having already been inspected and declared for customs purposes
• Temperature-controlled transport all the way up to delivery through exclusive use of refrigerated trucks
• Optimal planning through precisely defined delivery times
• Real-time tracking from acceptance until final delivery, including proactive information in case of process deviations

Easy booking, always informed.

• Advice from our experts on perishables and transport planning right down to the smallest detail
• eBooking 24/7 or booking via the Lufthansa Cargo Service Center
• All shipments monitored at the Frankfurt hub
• eTracking 24/7 via the web and mobile app, proactive notifications selectable
• With td.Flash: 24/7 personalized support and call-back service
• Better planning thanks to a comprehensive infrastructure database: all information on product availability at your location of departure and destinations available online at lufthansa-cargo.com/stations

Available speed options:

• td.Pro for standard speed
• td.Flash for high speed

Available add-on services:

• Customer-owned Tracker
• Insurance