Chilled freight · Auckland

Chilled freight around Auckland. Cold at pick-up, cold at the dock.

Chilled transport for Auckland food producers, distributors and other carriers. Set points from 2°C, the same crew every run, and temperatures checked at every pick-up and drop.

New customer? Your first delivery is free. One per business.

Chilled transport you don't have to chase

Chilled product has the least room for error. A few degrees and a few hours is all it takes for a load to be turned away at the dock.

We work to booked delivery windows and dock slots. If a run is going to miss its window, you hear it from us first, with a new ETA. We check the unit's set point and the product temperature at every pick-up and drop, write them down, and send a photo of any reading the same day if you need proof.

What we carry chilled

Our chilled set points start at 2°C, which suits most chilled food:

  • Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt and butter
  • Fresh meat and poultry
  • Fresh seafood
  • Fresh fruit, vegetables and salads
  • Chilled ready meals, deli and bakery

If your product needs a particular range, tell us when you book and we'll run the unit to suit.

Chilled, frozen and dry goods in the same truck

Two trucks, 14 and 15 pallets, and no minimum load. Chilled freight can share a run with frozen and dry goods, each kept at its own temperature, so a mixed order goes out in one trip.

We're a small Auckland transport company: a crew of four, and the owner still drives. Whoever turns up has been to your site before and knows who signs.

At a glance

Set points
From 2°CFrozen loads down to −18°C.
Area
The whole Auckland regionBased in Ellerslie, central Auckland.
Days
Sunday to Friday, any time of dayNo Saturday runs for now.
Loads
No minimumOne pallet or a full truck, up to 15 pallets.
Notice
At least 48 hours for regular runsUrgent load? Call and we'll tell you straight.
Records
Temperatures written down at every stopPhoto of any reading, sent the same day on request.

Questions about chilled freight

What temperature is chilled freight kept at?

Chilled food is commonly transported at 5°C or colder. Our chilled set points start at 2°C, and your food control plan sets the limit you must meet. Read our guide to transport temperatures.

Can you deliver chilled goods to distribution centres?

Yes. We work to booked delivery windows and dock slots, and we'll tell you before a run is going to miss its window.

Is there a minimum load for chilled freight?

No. One pallet or a full truck.

How much does chilled transport cost in Auckland?

It depends on how many pallets, how far, what time and how often you ship. We quote each job, prices excl. GST, and your first delivery with us is free.

Can chilled and frozen go in the same load?

Yes. Chilled, frozen and dry goods can share a load, each kept at its own temperature.

Get a quote. Or just ring.

We'll call you back within one business day. Prefer email? trans_starnz@yahoo.co.nz

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