Our Export Markets, Seen Route by Route
Most market pages list countries. This one starts from the route, because for a cargo buyer the first question is how the fish will get there. We ship from Scotland into four regions using three modes: air cargo, reefer container and temperature-controlled road transport.
Route by region
| Region | Countries | Chilled goods | Frozen goods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East | UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait | Air cargo from Edinburgh and Glasgow | Reefer container via Leith or Grangemouth |
| European Union | France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany | Air cargo | Temperature-controlled road transport or reefer container |
| Asia-Pacific | Japan, China, South Korea, Singapore | Air cargo | Reefer container |
| North America | United States, Canada | Air cargo | Reefer container |
The air route
Air is the route for chilled salmon, trout, fillets and flatfish. Shipments leave the same or next day by air cargo from Edinburgh and Glasgow, packed on ice in EPS boxes, with a temperature data logger in each one. The minimum is one pallet of about 500 kg to 1 tonne, which suits buyers who want frequent smaller loads.
The container route
Frozen fish such as mackerel, herring, haddock and cod blocks, and IQF salmon portions, go in reefer containers loaded through Leith or Grangemouth. One container holds about 12 to 26 tonnes, the minimum by sea. Goods wait in our cold stores at −25 °C until loading, and a pre-shipment inspection can be arranged before the doors are closed.
The road route
For buyers in the European Union, frozen goods can go by temperature-controlled road transport, a practical option for customers in France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Germany who prefer road deliveries to container landings.
Gulf buyers
In the Gulf, our Dubai company, Al Shene Marine Holding LLC, runs operations and distribution for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. The cargo still starts in Scotland; Dubai handles the regional side of the trade.
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Frequently asked questions
How does fish reach the Gulf?
Chilled fish by air cargo from Edinburgh and Glasgow, frozen fish by reefer container via Leith or Grangemouth.
Do you deliver by road in Europe?
Yes. Frozen goods can travel by temperature-controlled road transport to buyers in the European Union.
Which countries are served?
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, China, South Korea, Singapore, the United States and Canada.
This cargo-focused site is part of the Al Shene Marine Holding group. Main site: sultanrashidalshene.com. Enquiries by email only: info@sultanrashid.com.