Dairy Products
Cheese, butter, milk-based products, and other temperature-sensitive dairy cargo.
Dairy products span a range of shelf lives, from fresh milk products with a short usable window to aged cheeses that tolerate transit more easily. Coordinating dairy shipments means confirming the right chilled range and keeping the shipment moving so it clears and reaches the consignee within its usable window.
Typical Temperature Range
Most dairy products are held chilled around 1–4°C (34–39°F). Some specialty or frozen dairy products require deeper freeze temperatures at -18°C (0°F) or below.
Examples
Handling Notes
- Insulated and gel-pack packaging is common for maintaining chilled temperatures during ground transfers and dwell time
- Fresh dairy products generally have less handling tolerance than aged or cultured products and are prioritized accordingly
Common Documentation
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- FDA prior notice for shipments entering the United States
- Health or sanitary certificates as required by the destination market
Documentation requirements vary by origin, destination, and specific product — confirm exact requirements for your shipment with our operations team before booking.
Quick Answers
What temperature does dairy products ship at by air?
Most dairy products are held chilled around 1–4°C (34–39°F). Some specialty or frozen dairy products require deeper freeze temperatures at -18°C (0°F) or below.
What documentation is required for dairy products moving through LAX?
Commonly required: Commercial invoice and packing list; FDA prior notice for shipments entering the United States; Health or sanitary certificates as required by the destination market. Exact requirements vary by origin, destination, and specific product — confirm them with our operations team before booking.
Does FTE Perishable handle dairy products at LAX?
Yes. FTE Perishable coordinates dairy products moving through Los Angeles International Airport — cheese, butter, milk-based products, and other temperature-sensitive dairy cargo. Coordination covers booking, temperature-controlled handling and storage, documentation, and release or tender at LAX. We are a coordination service, not an airline or a licensed customs broker.
Related Services
Services commonly coordinated for dairy products shipments.
Shipping Dairy Products?
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