Food Transport Across Europe

Reliable temperature-controlled transport for fresh, chilled and frozen food.

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Temperature-controlled road transport

Food transport requires precision, consistency, and control across every shipment.

NewCold supports European food supply chains with temperature-controlled road transport, designed for high-volume, recurring flows where timing, product integrity, and execution reliability are critical.

NewCold’s transport operations are structured around:

  • Strict temperature requirements (chilled and frozen)
  • Time-sensitive delivery schedules
  • High-frequency, repeatable transport flows
  • Cross-border European distribution

What we transport

We support a wide range of food categories, each with its own logistics requirements:

Fresh products

Fresh products require tight lead times and stable chilled conditions, with minimal tolerance for delays or temperature fluctuations.

Chilled goods

Dairy, prepared foods, and other products transported within defined temperature ranges with minimal deviation tolerance.

Frozen products

Deep-frozen goods requiring continuous sub-zero conditions and strict cold chain compliance throughout transit.

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“What we really appreciate is the flexibility and the speed in which they respond.”

 

Peter Dehamers
Manager Outbound Logistics at Ysco

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About NewCold

NewCold is a global leader in end-to-end cold chain logistics, specializing in frozen transportation.

 

NewCold keeps your supply chain moving with owned fleet of 300+ trucks and 700+ trailers, and hubs located across 10+ countries. With headquarters in the Netherlands and operations across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, we partner with the world’s largest food brands to keep products safe, fresh, and always on time.

Advantages of working with NewCold

Real-Time Monitoring

Every delivery is tracked in real-time. With automated monitoring of temperature and route performance, you gain full visibility and peace of mind that your frozen goods stay within strict safety standards.

 

Operational Reliability

We manage time slots, coordinate with sites, and resolve incidents within minutes. If traffic, weather, or capacity changes, we proactively reroute and rebook so your delivery windows stay intact and your shelves stay stocked.

 

Up to 33 Pallets per Truckload

Move up to 33 pallets in a single trip, with temperature set and continuously monitored from pickup to delivery. This ensures consistent quality, full compliance, and peace of mind throughout the journey.

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What we transport?

Chilled, frozen, and temperature-sensitive food products. From dairy and meat to frozen bakery and ice cream, we keep products within the set temperature from pickup to delivery.

 

Quick Overview:

  • Chilled products (e.g., dairy, fresh meals, protein)
  • Frozen goods (e.g., ice cream, frozen bakery, frozen meals)
  • Ambient-sensitive SKU’s requiring stable conditions

How we work? (End-to-End Care)

  • Pre-trip planning – Verify temperature set-points, trailer pre-cool, equipment readiness, and site requirements.
  • Pickup – Seal verification, hygiene checks, and load security.
  • In-transit monitoring – Live tracking with temperature oversight and exception handling for traffic or weather.
  • Delivery – Appointment management, POD capture, seal and temperature checks on arrival.
  • Post-trip reporting – Performance metrics and temperature logs available on request.

Temperature Integrity, Compliance & Standards

We ensure temperature integrity through calibrated reefers, continuous telematics, and route supervision. Temperature is monitored end to end with alerts if thresholds are approached.

 

  • Trained food-grade drivers and equipment
  • Documented sanitation and seal procedures
  • Temperature-set-point adherence

What trailer types are available?

Refrigerated trailers including multi-temp, double-deck, and options for load bars and security seals. We match equipment to your product and lane.

What is the typical lead time to book?

For spot quotes, when capacity is available, confirmations are instant, and departures can be same day. Most requests are confirmed within hours, and many can be picked up the same day or the next day, depending on the pickup window and distance.

 

For contracted recurring shipments, we discuss your volumes, locations, and service needs, then plan fleet availability and a fixed schedule to match. After this setup is done, you will always have a vehicle guaranteed and available for your recurring deliveries for the duration of our agreement, which can be from half a year up to a year. 

Warehousing

We design, engineer, and operate highly automated, deep-freeze warehouses across Europe for food logistics. They handle inbound receiving, pallet inspection, put away, cycle counts, and stock reconciliation, then prepare orders with case or layer picking, repacking, and labeling as needed.

 

Customers gain real-time visibility and KPIs through WMS integrations via EDI or APIs, backed by food safety and retailer compliance programs such as BRCGS and IFS Logistics. The sites are energy-efficient and strategically located near major production hubs and transport corridors.