Perishable is goods, which may deteriorate over a given period of time or after exposure to adverse temperature, humidity or other environmental conditions. Typical perishable goods, very often transported as cargo are: — flowers and plants (PEF)
fish and seafood (PES)- meat (PEM)
fresh fruit and vegetables (PEP)
hatching eggs (HEG)
vaccines, medical supplies and live organs (LHO
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IMPORT AND EXPORT (PERISHABLE GOODS)
Transporting goods is a complicated endeavor and more so when it comes to products as sensitive as perishable goods. Keeping fish or fruit from other countries in excellent condition for when they arrive to the consumer’s table is not an easy task. It requires a complex, quality and well thought out system throughout the entire logistics process, from origin to the final point of distribution.
As established clearing and forwarding agents, Impex manages perishable goods in South Africa, with full logistical services for the SADC region. These include PPECB inspections and State Vet releases. Through its accreditation with the Department of Customs and Excise, we provide 24-hour dock supervision to oversee the loading and unloading of sea freight cargo. For airfreight, Impex holds accounts with various national and international airlines and has close ties with the SA Health and Agriculture departments This expedites the processing of inspections, releases and clearances.