How do I ship (frozen) fish safely?

 

Of course, the statement "as healthy as a fish" did not come out of the blue. Fish contains important nutrients, such as proteins, vitamin B12, minerals and Omega-3 fish fatty acids. This makes eating fish healthy for consumers.

The fish must be handled safely from the catch to the consumer's plate to maintain these healthy properties. When shipping fish, this means that the fish must be kept at the right temperature during transport. That way, the fish will not spoil, and the fish arrives safely at the customer after shipment.

Moreover, the fish retains its fresh taste, which will positively affect customer satisfaction. Below you can read how you can keep fish at the right temperature during shipping.

Ship chilled fish

To ensure the quality and safety of fish during transport, it is therefore important to cool the fish properly. Fish retains its quality best between four and seven degrees. You can use different cooling elements for this, such as gel packs. Gel ice packs are ideal for maintaining the right temperature while shipping fish. Ensure the fish does not come into direct contact with the gel packs. That way, you avoid freeze damage.

It is also important to adapt the amount of gel ice packs to the content and the duration of the transport. Finally, it is important to pack the fish in EPS boxes. Because of the high insulation value of EPS, fish stays cool for even longer during shipping in chilled packaging boxes.