Refrigerated transport from Turkey to Italy means carrying temperature-sensitive goods to Italy by refrigerated truck without breaking the cold chain. The estimated transit time is usually 3-5 days with the ferry connection. 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.
- CapitalRome
- Transport modeRoad (reefer truck)
- Estimated transitUsually 3-5 days with the ferry connection
Turkey – Italy Refrigerated Transport
Thanks to truck ferry lines with Turkey, Italy is one of the fastest-reached markets in Europe; Trieste is one of the entry gates for Turkish reefer trucks into Europe.
Freez Logistics carries your export loads from every province of Turkey to Italy and your import loads from Italy 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.
Italy Refrigerated Transport Route
Reefer trucks cross by ferry from Istanbul, Mersin and Izmir to Trieste and continue by road to every region of Italy. The Kapıkule – Balkans road route is also used.
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 Italy
- 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 Italy
We deliver to addresses across Italy, including Milan, Rome, Bologna, Verona and Trieste. You can also request a quote for a city not listed here.
Documents Required for Refrigerated Transport to Italy
- 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 Italy; our team checks the documents with you before loading.
Scope of Service
- Export: refrigerated transport from all 81 provinces of Turkey to Italy
- Import: cold-chain transport from Italy 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
Italy Refrigerated Transport FAQ
How is refrigerated transport from Turkey to Italy carried out?
Reefer trucks cross by ferry from Istanbul, Mersin and Izmir to Trieste and continue by road to every region of Italy. The Kapıkule – Balkans road route is also used. 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 Italy take?
Usually 3-5 days with the ferry connection. 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 Italy?
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 Italy.
Do you carry imports from Italy to Turkey?
Yes. We also carry cold-chain import loads from Italy to Turkey with the same temperature control and document follow-up.
Which products can be shipped to Italy 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 Italy
Contact us with your loading point, product and temperature requirements, and we will plan the route and price for Italy.
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