1. Start with lead time, not just price
Air freight makes chilled supply faster than sea freight, but it also introduces schedule risk. Build your supply plan around realistic cut-off times, dispatch windows and customs handling.
2. Pack for temperature stability
Insulated cartons, correct gel pack ratios and pallet discipline all help preserve product quality. A cheap shipment that lands warm is not a cheap shipment.
3. Define the minimum acceptable shelf life
Buyers should set a clear number of days remaining on receipt so the supplier knows the commercial threshold before dispatch.
4. Link freight planning to the SKU
Swordfish, tuna, reef fish and shellfish each behave differently in transit. For species-specific planning, keep the main pages handy such as chilled swordfish supplier UK and chilled tuna supplier UK.
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