At the Perishable Center, Europe’s most-modern air cargo hub for perishable goods, over 120,000 metric tons of fresh items are sorted, picked for orders, and stored in line with product requirements. The Perishable Center Frankfurt (PCF) spans 9,000 square meters, providing a 24/7/365, temperature-controlled service across 20 different climatic zones that are tailored to the product groups. The temperatures are kept between -25°C und +25°C and are controlled by computer monitoring.
The advantages at a glance:
- Independence-driven flexibility – partnerships possible with all companies on site
- Sorting and picking in accordance with customer needs for further distribution to all markets across Europe
- Temperature-controlled workflow and product-specific interim storage in 20 different temperature zones, from -25°C to +25°C
- Fast cooling and vacuum cooling
- Rapid goods checks in the PCF thanks to the presence of government agencies on site: Veterinary Office, Plant Protection, and German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food
- Port of First Entry: registered EU border checkpoint
- Customs and transit handling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Certifications
- IFS Logistic Standard (certified quality and hygiene) Higher Level
- MSC Marine Stewardship Council certified
- IMO Control Organic Certification
- GDP-compliant Quality Management
- IATA CEIV Pharma