Greater flexibility for temperature-controlled shipments between Italy and the UK
Those who export or import temperature-controlled food products between Italy and the UK know just how important it is to rely on a logistics system that is smooth, dependable and capable of preserving the quality of the goods.
Since Brexit, every step—from customs documentation to transit times—has become more complex, especially for those working with fresh, frozen or packaged specialities that represent the very best of the Italian agri-food sector.
To meet these evolving needs, as of July 2025 we have activated a customs service at our Turin branch, already operational for chilled, frozen and ambient transport.
This move expands the options available to businesses working across borders, offering greater loading flexibility and customs clearance integrated into the flow of goods between Italy and the UK.
A new opportunity for international food logistics
Thanks to this new customs facility, it is now possible to ship fresh goods from our Turin hub to the UK, with direct customs clearance handled in partnership with our certified customs partner.
Having a customs-operational hub in North-West Italy means:
- smoother, more streamlined document handling,
- reliable transit times,
- practical alternative for those loading from different regions or needing to diversify their flows
Who can benefit from the Turin hub?
This new service offers tangible benefits for a wide range of operators, including:
- Businesses loading from North-Western Italy (Piedmont, Liguria, Aosta Valley or Western Lombardy);
- Producers located near the French or Swiss borders;
- UK importers looking for a reliable partner with a smooth and stable supply chain;
- Operators who want to optimise loading and clearance times and avoid congestion.
Turin is well connected to major motorway routes, making it a strategic logistics base for companies operating in the North-West or cross-border areas.
Real benefits for exporters and importers
For Italian exporters, it means access to a nearby loading point with integrated customs, and simplified flow management.
For UK importers, it guarantees a stable logistics process with fewer customs delays, improved traceability, and more reliable planning for sales and distribution.
The service is fully integrated with our digital platform Omnia, which allows for transparent booking, tracking and documentation of every shipment.
A service that’s already up and running. Ready to fit your operations
The first shipments of fresh goods from Turin have already successfully departed.
The customs facility is managed by a trained team already active in the field, with procedures embedded into our operational workflows.
If you’re evaluating new solutions for UK-bound exports or looking for an alternative departure point in Northern Italy beyond our existing hub in Burago di Molgora (MB), this may be the right time to explore whether your business could benefit from this new service.
In Summary: what the new Turin service offers
- Temperature-controlled shipments to the UK
- On-site customs clearance
- Greater flexibility for exports from North-West Italy
- A concrete alternative to diversify your logistics flows
- Fewer delays, more traceability, increased reliability
Let’s Talk
Get in touch at info@freshways.it.
If you already have the necessary details, you can Request a Quote – or alternatively, Request More Information.
Our team is available to assess together whether the Turin hub could become part of your logistics strategy for the UK market.
