What is ATP certification for refrigerated transport from Turkey?

ATP (Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs) certification ensures that refrigerated vehicles meet temperature-maintenance standards for cross-border transport. All reefer trucks in our network carry valid ATP certificates as required for EU market entry.

What temperature ranges does your cold chain service cover?

We offer chilled transport (0°C to +8°C) for fresh produce, dairy and pharmaceuticals; frozen transport (-18°C to -25°C) for frozen foods and biologics; and controlled room temperature (15°C to 25°C) for certain pharmaceutical products.

Can you handle pharmaceutical cold chain from Turkey?

Yes. We offer GDP (Good Distribution Practice) compliant temperature-controlled transport for pharmaceutical products. This includes pre-cooled vehicles, continuous temperature monitoring, and chain-of-custody documentation required for pharma exporters.

Cold Chain Logistics Turkey | Refrigerated Freight

Turkey is one of Europe's largest exporters of fresh produce, processed food, flowers and pharmaceuticals — all cargo types that require unbroken cold chain management. KEY Forwarding provides end-to-end temperature-controlled logistics from loading at Turkish production or warehouse facilities through customs and final delivery across Europe and the Middle East.

What Cold Chain Means for Turkish Exporters

A cold chain is only as strong as its weakest link. For Turkish exporters, the critical moments are: pre-cooling at the packing house or warehouse, loading under temperature control, the Kapikule or Ipsala border crossing (where vehicles may idle for hours), and final delivery at the European importer's warehouse. We coordinate pre-booking of ATP vehicles, real-time temperature monitoring and alert systems, and priority border crossing lanes where available.

ATP-Certified Reefer Trucks

All refrigerated vehicles in our partner network carry valid ATP certificates, as required for the international carriage of perishable foods under the UN/ECE agreement. Classes available: Class A (0°C to +12°C), Class B (-10°C to +12°C), Class C (-20°C to +12°C), and Class D/E for frozen cargo (−20°C). Multi-temperature vehicles for mixed loads are available on select lanes.

Reefer Container Shipping

For high-volume cold cargo, we offer refrigerated FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) services by sea. Ambarlı (Istanbul) and Mersin ports offer regular reefer container services to European ports (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Genoa, Barcelona) and Middle East destinations. Our sea freight team ensures pre-trip inspection of reefer units and continuous monitoring during ocean transit.

Cold Storage: Istanbul and Mersin

We partner with cold storage facilities near Istanbul (Gebze/Tuzla) and Mersin port for cargo that requires pre-export holding, cross-docking or bonded cold storage awaiting customs clearance. Temperature zones available: +2°C to +8°C (chilled), -18°C (blast frozen), and controlled room temperature (CRT) for pharmaceuticals.

Industries We Serve

Food and Fresh Produce: Turkish cherries, citrus, tomatoes, olive oil, and processed foods to EU supermarket chains and wholesalers.
Pharmaceuticals: GDP-compliant transport for clinical trial materials, vaccines, and biotech products. Chain-of-custody documentation included.
Floral: Cut flowers (roses, carnations) from Antalya and Izmir growers to European auction markets with strict 2–6°C requirements.
Dairy and Confectionery: Temperature-sensitive dairy products and chocolate requiring stable temperature windows.

Get a Cold Chain Quote

Tell us your origin, destination, temperature requirement, cargo volume and loading date. Our cold chain specialists will confirm vehicle availability and provide a firm rate. Contact us now.

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