Thermotraffic Takes Over Fresh-to-Door Transport For Lufthansa

Temperature-controlled specialist Thermotraffic is to take over fresh-to-door transportation for Lufthansa Cargo as the new cooperation partner of 7Days Foodservice GmbH. This contract includes handling and carrying out all fresh transportation ordered by Lufthansa Cargo and the reporting of all chosen transports for the airline.

“The contract is another important step for the development of Thermotraffic’s airfreight-related services” Falko Thomas, managing director of Thermotraffic GmbH says. “The location at Frankfurt airport is thus going to gain importance in the future and will cater even more to customer requirements.”



To guarantee high quality transport services at all times, Thermotraffic has rented an office at the Perishable Centre at Frankfurt airport. From there, all incoming orders are coordinated and supervised in a 3 shift system. Quick handling and prompt transportation is thus ensured by Thermotraffic until delivery at the consignees. Especially in fresh-to-door business, when perishable goods are being transported, this 24/7 service is of utmost importance, says the company.

Directly after arrival at the Perishable Centre Frankfurt, tgoods are taken over by Thermotraffic and then distributed to their consignees in compliance with the requirements. Perishable goods such as fruits, vegetables or cut flowers are transported on pallets or special airfreight containers. By employing trailers with roller bed system, Thermotraffic reduces loading times. In addition to this, Thermotraffic deploys two drivers on longer distances to guarantee delivery on time.

Products are transported in a temperature-controlled environment, controlled by monitoring. They are usually distributed directly to their consignees. Destinations are all over Europe, but prime markets are in Belgium, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, England, France, Germany and Switzerland.