Fil d'Ariane

Perishables

A long shelf-life – thanks to fast transport and the highly-specialized Perishable Center Frankfurt.

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 in four bookable temperature ranges and the unique Perishable Center Frankfurt.

Logistics for best possible freshness

  • The best transport route to ensure a long shelf life
  • Optimized transport chain thanks to our experts’ support
  • Within the required temperature range: transport and storage in predominantly temperature-controlled cargo holds and environments
  • Excellent infrastructure for perishables at our Frankfurt hub - Europe’s largest Perishable Center right at our Frankfurt hub: state-of-the-art, certified, with specialist staff
  • Shorter transport times between aircraft and storage space thanks to parking slots right in front of the Perishable Center Frankfurt
  • Direct flights plus Perishables toDoor service with temperature-controlled trucks

Save time with our special Perishables toDoor service

  • Direct delivery for select markets in Europe via Frankfurt, Munich 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 tempered trucks
  • Optimal planning through precisely defined delivery times
  • Real-time tracking from acceptance until final delivery, including proactive information in case of process deviations

Our temperature ranges offer the optimum solution

  • -20°C to -10°C – FRO

  • 2°C to 8°C – COL

  • 15°C to 25°C – CRT

  • 2°C to 25°C – ERT

Infrastructure database

Better planning thanks to a comprehensive infrastructure database: find out more about our product availability and capability at our stations via Our stations.

The Perishable Center Frankfurt.

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Easy booking, always informed

  • eBooking 24/7 or book via our Lufthansa Cargo Service Centers 
  • Advice from our experts on perishables and transport planning right down to the smallest detail
  • eTracking 24/7 via web and mobile app, proactive notifications selectable

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Want to know more?

Take a look at your choice of commodities, Speeds and ULD options as well as our current flight schedule, our industry experience and much more.