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Supply chain solutions for perishable items

Freshness first

We keep perishable goods moving seamlessly around the world thanks to our multimodal supply chain solutions that are scalable, flexible and secure.

Perishable goods need to move quickly, securely and affordably to market. Experience counts in making that happen. We know how to get your goods around Australia and across the world, and we offer perishables supply chain solutions that are scalable, getting fresh stock to its destination as fast as possible.

HOW WE CAN HELP

  • Pre-delivery Inspection

    Our industry-leading temperature-controlled transport and storage capacity ensures integrity across the cool and cold chains. It is supported by rigorous supply chain inspections to ensure perishable goods arrive in the best condition.

  • Manufacturing Support

    We create bespoke perishable goods supply chain solutions. By managing your end-to-end logistics and helping you expand your market reach, we free you up to focus on production.

  • Export Packaging

    Our regulation-compliant packaging solutions keep products fresh, undamaged and in the best condition possible when they arrive at their destination, wherever that may be.

Our industry-leading temperature-controlled transport and storage capacity ensures integrity across the cool and cold chains. It is supported by rigorous supply chain inspections to ensure perishable goods arrive in the best condition.

Pre-delivery inspection of perishable goods

We create bespoke perishable goods supply chain solutions. By managing your end-to-end logistics and helping you expand your market reach, we free you up to focus on production.

Manufacturing support for perishable items

Our regulation-compliant packaging solutions keep products fresh, undamaged and in the best condition possible when they arrive at their destination, wherever that may be.

DP World’s perishable packaging solutions

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

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Doubled reefer handling capacity

DP World’s Reefer World facility in Sydney opened in 2023 and has doubled our empty reefer handling capacity.

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3% growth in cold chain logistics market

Australia’s cold chain logistics market is set to grow 3% annually by 2025.

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USD 6.43 billion perishable goods transportation market share

Global perishable goods transportation market share is expected to increase by USD 6.43 billion from 2021 to 2026.

INSIGHTS

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DP WORLD LOGISTICS PARTNER FOR PERISHABLE GOODS

DP World works with best-in-class partners to ensure we provide optimal perishable logistics and food security around the world. Our strategic partnerships are designed to raise the benchmark of perishables logistics, as well as the global food security. With Prime Aquaculture, we have developed the world’s first marine shrimp RAS farm and with U.S. based temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company, Americold, our partnership will boost a scalable and sustainable global food supply chain.

FAQs

How can DP World ensure the freshness and quality of my perishable goods during transportation?

Some of Australia’s key perishable goods businesses trust us to deliver their end-to-end supply chains. Our services include specialised management, cold chain storage in a door-to-door service. We embrace technology and monitoring solutions, such as our GPS tracking, to enable refrigerated trailers and containers to transport cargoes quickly, hygienically and safely.
Our comprehensive perishables logistics solution allows us to monitor goods throughout the process. Our smart systems, like our CARGOES digital platform, monitor and manage your perishable cargo loads, so you can keep track of your loads, easily navigate complex customs procedures and collaborate with financial institutions directly, reducing container vessel waiting times from weeks to hours. This has boosted trade in perishable goods and increased logistics opportunities for Australia’s e-commerce businesses.
Our network of smart solutions reaches around the world, boosting connectivity and transaction speed for busy people who need it most. Our cold chain solutions range from door-to-door refrigerated container services to global data monitoring that can give you real-time temperature readings in a container thousands of miles away. Storage options include our global network of digitally integrated cool-chain (10°C to 20°C) and cold-chain (-29°C to +13°C) warehouse facilities that handle perishables in a secure and controlled environment.
Our range of tracking systems can monitor your entire supply chain, from temperature levels in our reefer containers to our world-class IT infrastructure that enables you to access transparent data across our services. Our CARGOES FLOW system is an enterprise tracking tool for intermodal shipments, giving you full supply chain visibility, reducing delays and monetary risks.