
Bluefin Tuna Transport Tsukiji/Toyosu → European Market by Cargo Aircraft: 48h Freshness
Fresh bluefin tuna transport from Tsukiji/Toyosu to European markets by dedicated cargo aircraft. Cold chain -1/+2°C, CITES traceability, delivery within 48h. Express quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our services
How is sashimi-grade freshness preserved during bluefin tuna air transport?
Each piece of bluefin tuna is packaged under modified atmosphere in certified insulated containers maintaining a constant temperature of -1°C to +2°C. Calibrated data loggers continuously record temperatures, and fillets are packed on a bed of flake ice. Strict time-temperature compliance ensures histamine levels remain below regulatory thresholds upon arrival at the European market.
What documents are required to import bluefin tuna from Japan to Europe?
Transporting bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus/orientalis) requires a CITES certificate confirming legal catch, a veterinary health certificate issued by Japanese authorities, and an ICCAT catch document. Upon arrival, clearance through a European BIP (Border Inspection Post) validates sanitary and phytosanitary compliance before release for free circulation.
What is the door-to-door delivery time for bluefin tuna from Toyosu?
Our cargo charter service ensures complete transit in 36 to 48 hours from the Toyosu auction floor to the destination market in Europe. Takeoff is scheduled within 4 hours of market purchase, with a direct flight to a European hub. Expedited customs clearance and refrigerated final-mile transfer enable sale within an optimal freshness window (shelf life D+3 to D+5).
