Dry Ice & Frozen Goods by Air Freight — The Unbroken Cold Chain
Fish, meat, food, pharma, and lab samples that must arrive deep-frozen. We transport your goods frozen and add dry ice where needed to keep the freezer closed from pickup to delivery. For the Benelux and Germany, with global connections via Schiphol.
Frozen goods live on borrowed time. Every hour in transit is an hour the cold chain must be maintained. Dry ice, solid carbon dioxide at -78.5°C, is the cooling agent that makes this possible: it sublimates slowly and keeps cargo deep-frozen for hours without external power.
Aircargo.nl transports goods deep-frozen and adds dry ice when necessary: for fish, meat, food, ice cream, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and lab samples. Dry ice falls under IATA dangerous goods regulations (UN1845, Class 9), so packaging, documentation, and calculating the correct amount are critical. We are DGR-certified and handle the entire process, from shipper's declaration to delivery.
What we transport deep-frozen:
- Fresh and frozen fish, seafood, shrimp, and shellfish
- Frozen meat and prepared meals for export
- Ice cream, dairy, and temperature-sensitive foods
- Vaccines, biologicals, and pharmaceuticals requiring a strict cold chain
- Laboratory samples and biotech material at -20°C or colder
Why choose Aircargo.nl for dry ice
- DGR-certifiedDry ice is a hazardous material (UN1845, Class 9). We provide the correct IATA DGR Shipper's Declaration, UN1845 marking, and net dry ice weight per package. No rejected shipments at the counter.
- Cold chain tailored to your needsDry ice sublimates at about 1 to 2 kilograms per 24 hours. We adjust the amount according to your route's transit time, so your cargo stays deep-frozen until delivery—not too little and not unnecessarily much.
- Benelux & GermanyFixed coverage for the Benelux and Germany with door-to-door transit times of 24 to 48 hours, and global connections via Schiphol for intercontinental frozen shipments.
- Veterinary & pharma complianceFrozen food is subject to NVWA inspection; pharma under GDP. We know the inspections, documents, and permits, and keep the cold chain fully documented.
Choose your type of frozen goods
Need to ship frozen cargo? Request a quote.
Tell us what you’re shipping, where to, and at what temperature. We calculate the correct amount of dry ice, provide the DGR documentation, and arrange the fastest route. Call +31 (0) 88 088 2407 or request a quote now.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dry Ice & Frozen Goods
What is dry ice and why is it used in air freight?
Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide (CO2) at -78.5°C. It transitions directly from solid to gas (sublimation) without melting, leaving no moisture behind. That makes it ideal for keeping fish, meat, food, pharma, and lab samples deep-frozen during air freight.
Is dry ice a hazardous material?
Yes. Dry ice is classified under IATA DGR regulations as UN1845, Class 9. This means every shipment requires a correct Shipper's Declaration, proper marking, and a declaration of net dry ice weight per package. Aircargo.nl is DGR-certified and manages this fully so your shipment departs without delay.
How much dry ice do I need for my shipment?
Dry ice sublimates at about 1 to 2 kilograms per 24 hours, depending on packaging insulation and outside temperature. We calculate the required amount based on your route’s transit time so the cargo stays deep-frozen until delivery.
Which destinations do you cover for dry ice transport?
We provide dry ice transport for the Benelux and Germany, with door-to-door transit times typically 24 to 48 hours. For intercontinental frozen shipments, we use the global air freight network via Schiphol.
What about customs and certificates for frozen shipments?
The HS code and customs treatment follow the underlying goods, not the dry ice. Frozen fish and meat fall under veterinary control by the NVWA, pharma under GDP. We handle all customs and documentation, including health certificates and temperature recording.