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Transworld International Cold Chain Logistics Success Story: Air Freight of Italian Chocolates to Hong Kong

 

Client Requirements Background

 

A Hong Kong client needed to transport a batch of 15kg premium handmade chocolates from Rome, Italy to Hong Kong with specific requirements:

 

  • Strict temperature control (18-22℃ constant)

 

 

  • Complete customs documentation support

 

  • Safe and intact delivery

 


 

Transworld Solution

 

1. Transport Plan Design

 

  • Shipping Method: Recommended air freight cold chain service

 

  • Airline Selection: UPS Airlines (optimal cost range for 22kg)

 

  • Packaging Solution: Special insulated box + temperature control gel packs

 

  • Temperature Monitoring: IoT temperature logger for entire journey

 

 

 

air freight cold chain service

 

 

 

2. Professional Customs Preparation

 

  • Prepared in advance:

。 Italian certificate of origin

 

。 Sanitary certificate (Chinese/Italian bilingual)

 

。 Ingredient analysis report

 

。 Hong Kong food import license

 

 

 

Hong Kong food import license

 

 

 

 

3. Execution Process

 

  • Rome Collection: Professional refrigerated truck pickup

 

  • Milan Transit: Airport cold storage (12 hours)

 

  • Air Transport: UPS temperature-controlled cabin (38 hours transit)

 

  • Hong Kong Customs: Cleared within 2 hours (pre-declaration + video verification)

 

  • Final Delivery: Refrigerated truck direct to client's address

 

 

 

Refrigerated truck

 

 


 

Key Success Factors

 

1. Cost Optimization: While actual weight was 15kg, utilizing UPS's optimal 22kg pricing range saved client 28% in freight costs

 

2. Technology Assurance: Used latest Phase Change Material temperature control tech with <1℃ fluctuation

 

3. Time Efficiency: Total delivery time 6 days (1 day ahead of requirement)

 

4. Transparency: Full GPS + temperature monitoring with real-time client access

 


 

Client Testimonial

 

"Transworld's professional service exceeded all our expectations. From initial consultation to final delivery, every step demonstrated exceptional professionalism.

 

We particularly appreciated their proactive cost optimization suggestions, which confirmed we'd found a trustworthy long-term logistics partner."

 

Ongoing Partnership

 

Based on this successful cooperation, the client has signed:

 

  • Annual contract for 12 fixed-route shipments

 

  • Seasonal volume increase priority clause

 

  • Dedicated account management team

 


 

Transworld Cold Chain Advantages:


✓ Global food transport certifications


✓ Air cold chain network covering 200+ cities


✓ Professional customs teams at both origin and destination


✓ Customized cost optimization solutions


✓ End-to-end visible monitoring system

 

For more international cold chain transport solutions, contact Transworld's professional advisory team.

 

 

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Phone: +86 181-2642-4455


Website: https://www.transworldcn.com/

 

Wish You Have a Happy Trade!

 

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