When temperatures rise, logistics must keep up with a different pace.
In the transport of frozen products, summer is a high-intensity season – not only due to climatic challenges, but also because of the increased volumes headed to popular European holiday destinations.
For companies like ours, specialising in temperature-controlled transport, every detail becomes crucial: from departure to delivery, including intermediate stops and customs clearance.
But what really changes in frozen food logistics when the heat arrives?
1. Higher volumes, longer waits
Summer is peak season for many of our clients.
Destinations such as Spain (Costa Brava, Andalusia, Balearic Islands), Portugal (Algarve, Lisbon, Porto), southern France, Greece, and even parts of southern England experience strong demand from restaurants, supermarkets and retailers of Italian food products.
The result?
More to export, tighter schedules, busier logistics hubs.
That’s when planning skills and a solid network become absolutely essential.
2. Extreme temperatures leave no room for error
In the summer months, the gap between ambient temperature and the required frozen transport level (–18 °C or below) can exceed 40 degrees.
This means that refrigerated vehicles must deliver flawless performance, especially on long-haul journeys or during multi-stop groupage transport.
3. Timing becomes more sensitive
In summer, even a minor delay or unexpected stop can compromise product quality.
That’s why it’s vital to:
Plan ahead
Monitor temperature and route in real time
Schedule pick-ups and deliveries during cooler hours (early morning or evening)
An international frozen goods transport service must be able to respond quickly and coordinate with every link in the chain.
4. Weak points in the cold chain
The most critical stages aren’t just during transit, but also:
During loading and unloading
While waiting at customs
When transferring between logistics hubs
In summer, each of these steps requires extra care, staff training, and the right tools.
That’s why, in temperature-controlled food logistics, the warmer months are a true stress test.
5. Technology and network: our two greatest allies
In summer, everything moves faster – but fortunately, so does the tech.
Today, temperature-controlled logistics can count on:
GPS sensors and thermologgers for continuous tracking
Automatic alerts in case of temperature deviations
Digital reports shared in real time with clients
And then there’s the strength of the network: reliable local partners, strategic hubs, and a coordination process that doesn’t stop – not even in August.
What we do, every summer
At Fresh Ways, summer is when our way of working is truly put to the test.
Every shipment to a holiday destination is the result of close teamwork between us, our partners and our clients.
From groupage planning to managing seasonal demand peaks, every decision is guided by the same goal: ensuring that frozen products arrive intact, on time and compliant.
Because a well-preserved Italian product, even in the middle of August, is more than just food – it’s a promise kept.
