Specialty Freight

Specialty Freight

Shipping perishables, fragile items, or sensitive cargo? We handle specialty freight with care - from chilled produce and medicines to glassware and laboratory samples. All items must meet our packaging requirements below.

What We Carry

We handle a range of sensitive and fragile cargo types. Each has specific packaging requirements.

Perishable Goods

Perishable Goods

Fresh food, vegetables, plants, chilled & frozen produce.

Medical & Pharma

Medical & Pharma

Medicines, blood samples, vaccines, live organs.

Glassware & Fragile

Glassware & Fragile

Wine, bottles, glass items.

Other Fragile Goods

Other Fragile Goods

Any item requiring secure handling.

Packaging Requirements

Must be packed with additional packaging appropriate for the product. Clearly mark as perishable and requiring additional handling.

Must be packed per IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Subject to DGR acceptance check. Consignments that fail to meet IATA DGR criteria will be rejected with applicable fees.

Must be packed with reinforced cardboard ensuring sufficient protection for handling. Clearly mark as "Fragile".

All cargo must be appropriately packaged for uplift. Items that do not meet requirements may be rejected at check-in.

Liability Notice

Solomon Airlines will not be held liable for spoilage, loss or damage to cargo left within its care due to inadequate packaging. Claims for damaged goods with inadequate packaging will be rejected.

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