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Seafood Distribution / Perishables

Pacific Seafood × AquaChile × Cermaq

From Runway to Route

The Challenge

Pacific Seafood distributes fresh salmon from two of the world's largest aquaculture producers: AquaChile (30+ years in Chilean aquaculture) and Cermaq (part of Mitsubishi Corporation).

What We Did
  • Built arrival-driven dispatch system: carriers staged based ...
  • Pre-clearance coordination with customs brokers for expedite...
  • Established backup carrier bench at each gateway airport
The Result
  • 98.7% on-time delivery rate (rolling 12 months)
  • Zero temperature excursions resulting in product loss
  • Average airport dwell time reduced from 4+ hours to under 2 ...
Timeline

How It Unfolded

T-12hrs
Flight Tracking Initiated
Cargo manifest received, carrier pre-positioned at destination airport
T+0
Flight Arrival
Cargo lands at US gateway; customs clearance process begins
T+2hrs
Cargo Released
Product cleared and loaded into pre-cooled reefer trailer
T+4hrs
In Transit
Temperature-controlled transport to distribution center
Investor Takeaway

Core's arrival-driven dispatch model eliminates dwell time waste

Core's arrival-driven dispatch model eliminates dwell time waste
Temperature discipline and exception management protect product integrity
The playbook scales across geographies and perishable categories
"Fresh seafood logistics is unforgiving—there's no recovering from a missed window or a temperature excursion. Core's team treats every shipment like it's the only one that matters."
VP Operations · Pacific Seafood Distribution (Name withheld per NDA)
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