Refrigerated transport from Turkey to Germany means carrying temperature-sensitive goods to Germany by refrigerated truck without breaking the cold chain. The estimated transit time is usually 4-6 days for full loads and 5-7 days for groupage. 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.
- CapitalBerlin
- Transport modeRoad (reefer truck)
- Estimated transitUsually 4-6 days for full loads and 5-7 days for groupage
Turkey – Germany Refrigerated Transport
Germany is Turkey's largest export market in Europe. Fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products, seafood and frozen food are among the most common refrigerated loads sent to Germany.
Freez Logistics carries your export loads from every province of Turkey to Germany and your import loads from Germany to Turkey at the right temperature, without breaking the cold chain. The whole process, from cargo preparation to delivery, is followed by a single operations team.
Germany Refrigerated Transport Route
Trucks cross from the Kapıkule border gate in Edirne into Bulgaria and continue along the Balkan route, reaching Germany via Austria or Czechia. The truck ferry to Trieste (Italy) is also used as an alternative.
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 Germany
- 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 Germany
We deliver to addresses across Germany, including Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf and Berlin. You can also request a quote for a city not listed here.
Documents Required for Refrigerated Transport to Germany
- 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 Germany; our team checks the documents with you before loading.
Scope of Service
- Export: refrigerated transport from all 81 provinces of Turkey to Germany
- Import: cold-chain transport from Germany 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
Germany Refrigerated Transport FAQ
How is refrigerated transport from Turkey to Germany carried out?
Trucks cross from the Kapıkule border gate in Edirne into Bulgaria and continue along the Balkan route, reaching Germany via Austria or Czechia. The truck ferry to Trieste (Italy) is also used as an alternative. 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 Germany take?
Usually 4-6 days for full loads and 5-7 days for groupage. 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 Germany?
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 Germany.
Do you carry imports from Germany to Turkey?
Yes. We also carry cold-chain import loads from Germany to Turkey with the same temperature control and document follow-up.
Which products can be shipped to Germany 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 Germany
Contact us with your loading point, product and temperature requirements, and we will plan the route and price for Germany.
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