Perishables

Perishables are defined as goods that, when not maintained under certain conditions or elements, or when their life cycle is disregarded, they lose their inherent properties or the essential qualities of their components.

Perishables include: pharmaceutical products (vaccines, drugs) live organs, tissue, cultures, biological products, semen, seeds, roots, fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, meat, fish, seafood, and any other product that may be easily affected by inappropriate preservation conditions.

The term perishable may also include live animals such as one-day old chickens, ornamental fish, and other animals destined for human consumption.

Wet Cargo

Wet cargo is defined as that which, due to its nature, produce a great quantity of liquid, moisture, or vapor. This type of cargo requires special packaging to avoid spillage or leaks. Live animals (i.e. seafood, fresh fish, etc.) and other products (i.e. olives in brine, cured leathers for tanning, meats, juices, etc.) are considered wet cargo.

Horticultural Products

These are divided into two large groups:

1. Fruits and vegetables.
2. Flowers and plants.

Additional conditions for transportation of perishables may apply. Please contact our office for additional information and details.