Refrigerated transport from Turkey to Bulgaria means carrying temperature-sensitive goods to Bulgaria by refrigerated truck without breaking the cold chain. The estimated transit time is usually 1-2 days. Freez Logistics provides door-to-door refrigerated transport on this route from its Istanbul head office and Dubai branch. For a quote call +90 532 153 95 05.
- CapitalSofia
- Transport modeRoad (reefer truck)
- Estimated transitUsually 1-2 days
Turkey – Bulgaria Refrigerated Transport
Bulgaria is Turkey's land neighbour in the European Union and the first stop for reefer trucks entering the EU via Kapıkule.
On Bulgaria routes we plan the vehicle and temperature according to the type of product. Frozen goods travel at -18 °C or below, meat and dairy products at 0 °C / +4 °C, and fresh fruit and vegetables with product-specific temperature and ventilation settings.
Bulgaria Refrigerated Transport Route
Trucks cross directly into Bulgaria from the Kapıkule border gate in Edirne or the Dereköy gate in Kırklareli.
On this route we use road transport by refrigerated truck. The route is planned for each load according to the product's shelf life, the requested delivery date and the current status of border gates or ferry sailings.
Cold-Chain Products We Carry to Bulgaria
- Fresh fruit and vegetables
- Milk and dairy products
- Seafood such as sea bream and sea bass
- Frozen food
- Cut flowers
- Pharmaceuticals and healthcare products (+2 °C / +8 °C)
Delivery Cities in Bulgaria
We deliver to addresses across Bulgaria, including Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas and Ruse. You can also request a quote for a city not listed here.
Documents Required for Refrigerated Transport to Bulgaria
- CMR consignment note
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- A.TR or EUR.1 movement certificate depending on the product
- Phytosanitary certificate for fresh produce, veterinary health certificate for animal products
Document requirements may vary depending on the product and the current import regulations of Bulgaria; our team checks the documents with you before loading.
Scope of Service
- Export: refrigerated transport from all 81 provinces of Turkey to Bulgaria
- Import: cold-chain transport from Bulgaria to Turkey
- Full load and groupage: full truck or per-pallet groupage transport
- Customs coordination: document and declaration follow-up with your customs broker or our partner brokers
- Insurance: CMR liability insurance on all transport; cargo insurance on request
- Temperature monitoring: reefer unit checks throughout the journey and temperature records on request
Bulgaria Refrigerated Transport FAQ
How is refrigerated transport from Turkey to Bulgaria carried out?
Trucks cross directly into Bulgaria from the Kapıkule border gate in Edirne or the Dereköy gate in Kırklareli. The transport mode is road transport by refrigerated truck, and the product is kept at the agreed temperature throughout the journey.
How long does refrigerated transport between Turkey and Bulgaria take?
Usually 1-2 days. The duration may vary depending on the loading point, border gate or ferry traffic and customs procedures; the exact transit time is confirmed at the quotation stage.
Which documents are required for refrigerated transport to Bulgaria?
Usually CMR consignment note, commercial invoice and packing list, A.TR or EUR.1 movement certificate depending on the product and phytosanitary certificate for fresh produce, veterinary health certificate for animal products are required. Document requirements may vary depending on the product and the current import regulations of Bulgaria.
Do you carry imports from Bulgaria to Turkey?
Yes. We also carry cold-chain import loads from Bulgaria to Turkey with the same temperature control and document follow-up.
Which products can be shipped to Bulgaria by refrigerated truck?
Fresh fruit and vegetables, milk and dairy products, seafood such as sea bream and sea bass, frozen food and cut flowers and all other temperature-sensitive food, pharmaceutical and chemical products can be shipped by refrigerated truck.
Get a quote for refrigerated transport to Bulgaria
Contact us with your loading point, product and temperature requirements, and we will plan the route and price for Bulgaria.
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