Using cold packs, chilled boxes and other specialized containers provides the temperatures and security you need in order to meet cold shipping regulations and keep products in top condition.
Gel coolants refrigerate products between 34ºF (1ºC) and 50ºF (10ºC). Use dry ice for frozen items. Use an insulated foam container with a minimum of 1-1/2"-thick walls. Line the inside of the container with a watertight plastic liner if your item can melt or thaw.
For most industries and products, you can expect to pay between $30 and $150 for shipping frozen food packages. Your final frozen food shipping cost depends on how much you're sending, its destination, package weight, and the shipping service you selected.
Guidelines To Ship Dry Ice Frozen Items Using Australia Post
Package your frozen items securely – Securely package your frozen goods by using a container that is both durable and insulated. This will ensure that your goods remain frozen during transportation.
Use a thin plastic liner for the inside of the package and enclose the food in a plastic bag. Thick insulated foam containers are suggested for keeping food as cold as possible. Packaging using dry ice is acceptable. Gel packs are a good solution, but frozen water is not recommended.
Cold Packs
For the most part, gel packs are the easiest solution for cold shipping. Because they freeze at a lower temperature than ice, they tend to last longer, usually about 24-36 hours (depending on how well insulated a package is).
Does your merchandise have the potential to freeze during transit? Food and beverage products, cosmetics, and many other goods can be irrevocably damaged if exposed to subzero temps. The issue is most easily illustrated with beverages. Liquids expand when they freeze, creating pressure inside closed bottles.
Great question! Shelf life varies by type of product. For peak freshness, we generally recommend consuming your frozen products within 6-12 months of delivery, but please refer to the product packaging for exact recommendations.
Dry ice and gel packs are common options to keep food frozen or cold during shipping. Generally, you use dry ice for food that you absolutely want to stay frozen. Gel packs are for goods whose temperature should be maintained within 32 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
For dry ice, plan on using 5 to 10 lbs. for each 24-hour period, depending upon the quality of the insulated shipping container. This will keep everything frozen in a container up to 15 quarts in size. - For larger containers and greater shipping times, multiply dry ice quantities by this rate.
The fastest overnight delivery option is FedEx First Overnight. You can expect your package or envelope to be delivered by 8 a.m. the next business day in most areas. Can I overnight a package on the weekend?
Be careful shipping cakes with frosting—many soft frostings may not travel well, and you want to avoid the cake smushing in transit. Stiffer icing is preferable where possible. For best practices, wrap a protective cake collar around the baked good to protect the sides, then cover it carefully in plastic.
USPS Priority Mail Express is a guaranteed way to send documents and packages to a destination overnight or in one to two days on any day of the year, including Sundays and holidays. If the US Postal Service doesn't deliver your package on time, they will refund the full delivery cost to you.
The lifespan of a gel ice pack typically lasts between 2 to 3 hours, depending on the size and surrounding temperature. Larger gel ice packs may last longer than smaller ones due to the amount of gel inside them.
Most instant ice packs contain a chemical solution that will cause the cooling endothermic reaction to last between 10–15 minutes. If the air temperature is relatively low, the chemical reaction usually lasts longer than in warmer weather.
If for example, if left out on tableat room temperature, gel ice packs will last only about 3-4 hours at best. When placed in a well-insulated and packed cooler, we have seen gel packs that last up to 6 days (144 hours). Generally, though food will remain cold for 24-36 hours in a standard cooler.
Before sending it off for shipping, you should place the baked goods in the freezer for 12 to 24 hours. This ensures the item will stay moist and fresh upon delivery. It's also crucial to note that dense baked goods tend to hold their shape better during shipping versus lighter baked goods like sponge cakes.
Set the cake in an insulated bag or box with ice packs to keep it cold. Place the wrapped cake in an insulated bag that keeps food cold. Set a few ice packs in the bag around the cake to keep it frozen as well. Once the cake is in the bag, use tape to seal it off so the cold air doesn't escape.
Use Frozen Cool Packs
Simply keep these in your freezer until it is time to pack the cake into the box and ship it out. Just grab the frozen cool packs directly from the freezer and place them right in the box with the cake. Try to position the cool packs all around the cake so it will stay cool as evenly as possible.
Yes. USPS overnight is a Priority Mail Express service that offers a delivery guarantee by 3 pm the next day. If your package isn't delivered as promised, you can request a refund of the postage within 30 days.
The cheapest overnight courier is usually USPS for a small package. For bigger and heavier packages, it will usually be UPS or FedEx. It is important to look at the weight and size of the package, where it is meant to be going, and what sort of insurance you need before you choose your courier.
It should be packed in foam or heavy corrugated cardboard. The food should be delivered as quickly as possible—ideally, overnight. Make sure perishable items and the outer package are labeled "Keep Refrigerated" to alert the recipient.
1 kg at room temperature on a table, 6-8 h. 10 kg at room temperature in a Styrofoam box, 1-2 days. 20 kg at room temperature in a Styrofoam box, 3-4 days. 20 kg in a deep-freezing room in a Styrofoam box, 4-5 days.
If you use an average size cooler box, you will need 5kg of dry ice to keep meat frozen for 4-5 days. For cooling purposes, use 2.5kg of dry ice for every two days. For cooling purposes, we suggest you use a Heat Buster Box (see our Products page) to regulate the flow of the cold air.