AsstrA Executes Bee Transportation from Turkey to Greece
AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG, a multinational transportation and logistics service provider, has successfully completed the safe and efficient cross-border transportation of live bee colonies from Antalya (Turkey) to Athens (Greece).
The project involved the careful relocation of nearly 90 beehives using a specially equipped, temperature-controlled minivan. Maintaining a strict temperature range from 5°C to 15°C throughout the journey was crucial. This range keeps the bees calm and semi-dormant, reducing their activity and energy consumption.
“Transporting live animals requires a deep understanding of the specific needs of such deliveries and strict compliance with all relevant standards — especially when it comes to bees, which are on the verge of extinction. It was essential to complete the delivery within 1 to 5 days and we managed to do it even ahead of schedule. The AsstrA team coordinated every stage, from temperature-controlled packaging to real-time monitoring and compliance with EU animal welfare standards,” – explained Yunus Giyik, Forwarder at AsstrA.
The successful delivery once again demonstrates AsstrA’s capability in executing highly sensitive and specialized transport missions worldwide.
About AsstrA
AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG is a multinational transportation and logistics service provider headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. For 30 years, AsstrA has been providing its customers with a full range of global 3PL services via road, rail, air, and sea transportation. The service portfolio includes warehouse logistics, customs clearance, cargo insurance, support for import-export operations, and project logistics.
AsstrA’s team employs more than 1,000 people in countries across Europe, the CIS, Asia, and the USA. The quality of services is confirmed by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, ISO 28000, GDP, and SQAS certifications.
AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG is a member of leading trade associations including FIATA, WCA, and TAPA.
