Plants Transportation

Starling logistics provides a comprehensive service for the selection, purchase and delivery of your chosen green products from the best plants suppliers from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland, with the guarantee that the plants will be delivered in the best condition.

Regulatory
compliance

Online thermograph
reports on site

TAPA
Locks

Cargo monitoring
during transportation

Our Approach to Transporting Transporting Plants

  • We are a specialized company engaged in professional logistics of plants from Europe and South America.
  • We have a strong reputation in the market and adhere to the highest reliability standards.
  • We work with both private clients and corporate partners, providing high-quality services.
  • We successfully implement government-level projects, adapting to the most complex customer requirements.
  • We offer flexible cooperation terms tailored to the specifics of each client.
  • We provide individual solutions so that the result fully matches the clientโ€™s vision and the highest standards.

Plants from All Over the World

Thanks to our direct contracts with nurseries all over Europe, from large leading plants growers to small quality farms with direct supply, we ensure that our customers always receive the highest quality plants at competitive prices, right on time.

  • We offer a wide range of plants from Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Germany, Italy, Ecuador, Colombia, Kenya, and other regions.
  • From ornamental to unique species that give your project a distinctive character.
  • We guarantee high quality and reliable deliveries.

On-site consultations

We visit the client and assess the specific conditions of the project.

We prepare detailed visualizations that allow the client to clearly see the final result.

We collaborate with experienced partners specializing in landscape design and implementation, ensuring professional and high-quality execution.

Quality Service is Mandatory

Starling meets GDP and ISO standards and we choose partners who only meet our highest standards of service. Thatโ€™s why we are able to react fast when force majeure situations occur, With Starling, you can be sure that the safety of your goods is our number one priority.

Our Road Transport

STANDART FRIGO SEMITAILERS

33 Euro

pallets

22 tons

maximum cargo weight

82 m3

loading capacity

13.6 * 2,45 * 2.65 m

inner lenght, width and height

-25ยฐC to 25ยฐC

temperature control capabilities

WIDE FRIGO SEMITRAILERS

33 Euro

pallets

22 tons

maximum cargo weight

82 m3

loading capacity

13.6 * 2,49 * 2.65 m

inner lenght, width and height

-25ยฐC to 25ยฐC

temperature control capabilities

STANDARD TAUTLINER SEMITRAILERS

33 Euro

pallets

24 tons

maximum cargo weight

82 - 100 m3

loading capacity

13.62 * 2,48 * 2.7 m

inner lenght, width and height

TAPA lock +GPS

safety

MEGA TAUTLINER
SEMITRAILERS

33 Euro

pallets

24 tons

maximum cargo weight

82 - 100 m3

loading capacity

13.62 * 2,48 * 3 m

inner lenght, width and height

TAPA lock +GPS

safety

COILMULDE SEMITRAILERS

33 Euro

pallets

21 tons

maximum cargo weight

82 m3

loading capacity

13.6 * 2,45 * 2.65 m

inner lenght, width and height

7-9 m

mulde

Plant Transportation Modes

Road freight

Fast, flexible, and reliable delivery solutions that keep your cargo moving on time, every time.

Sea freight

Smart, cost-efficient shipping for global trade, ideal for moving large volumes with confidence.

Railway

A sustainable and dependable way to transport goods efficiently across long inland routes

Air freight

When speed matters most, our air freight solutions deliver your cargo worldwide without delay.

Custom Delivery Solutions

Dedicated teams – logistics analysis, industry specialists and experienced operators – take projects from initial data analysis through solution design, planning & resourcing, liaising step by step with the client at every step.

Structured project management ensures smooth implementations delivered on time, while continuous improvement programs provide a clear focus, incentive for cost reduction & service enhancement initiatives.

Geographical coverage

Our network connects the European Union with CIS countries, China, and the UAE, ensuring fast, safe, and efficient cargo transportation across key regions.

Cargo Transport Directions

CIS countries

Why Do Clients Choose Us?

  • Many years of experience and accumulated expertise.
  • An individual and responsible approach to each client.
  • High-quality plants and reliable suppliers from different regions of the world.
  • A full range of services: from plant supply to professional planting and maintenance.
  • Flexible cooperation and solutions tailored to the clientโ€™s needs.

By choosing Starling logistics, you choose the future!

Why Plants Transportation Is Different

Unlike harvested produce, live plants must arrive in a viable, growing condition. Stress experienced during transport may not be immediately visible at delivery but can manifest later as delayed growth, disease susceptibility, or plant loss.

For this reason, plants transportation requires more than temperature control. It demands balanced humidity, adequate airflow, protection from physical shock, and precise timing to prevent dehydration, overheating, or premature growth stimulation.

Our Environmental Control Model: Prevention, Detection, Response

Our operating model for plants transportation focuses on maintaining biological stability and minimizing transport-induced stress.

Prevention

We prevent plant stress by designing transport conditions aligned with plant species, maturity, and seasonal sensitivity. Environmental strategy is defined before pickup, considering optimal temperature range, humidity tolerance, ventilation needs, and light exposure limits. Packaging, load configuration, and securing methods are planned to protect plant structure and root systems while ensuring airflow.

Detection

Continuous monitoring allows early detection of temperature drift, excessive humidity, extended transit duration, or airflow restriction. We monitor transit progress and environmental stability to identify risks while corrective actions can still protect plant vitality.

Response

When disruptions occurโ€”border delays, congestion, equipment issues, or unplanned waitingโ€”our response process prioritizes restoring balanced conditions. Actions may include rerouting, expedited delivery, or controlled holding to prevent dehydration, overheating, or stress accumulation.

Route Engineering and Corridor Choice

In plants transportation, route selection is driven by environmental stability and transit predictability rather than distance alone. We design corridors that minimize transit variability, reduce handling steps, and provide access to infrastructure capable of supporting live plant cargo.

Seasonality, climate variation along the route, and border performance are critical factors, as live plants are particularly vulnerable to prolonged exposure outside controlled conditions.

Chain-of-Custody

Live plants are highly sensitive during loading, transshipment, and delivery. Improper stacking, vibration, or exposure to unsuitable environments can compromise plant health even if overall transit time is acceptable.

For plants transportation, we emphasize disciplined handover procedures, clear responsibility at each stage, and coordination with partners experienced in handling live plants. This ensures continuity of care from origin through intermediate points to final delivery.

Packaging, Load Configuration, and Plant Protection

Packaging and load configuration play a critical role in plants transportation. We consider plant height, root stability, moisture retention, and airflow when planning shipments. Proper unitization prevents tipping, breakage, and dehydration while supporting consistent environmental conditions.

Plant Vitality and Post-Delivery Performance

Plants must arrive not only intact, but capable of continued growth and commercial use. Our plants transportation services are designed to protect post-delivery vitality, supporting successful transplantation, retail display, or onward cultivation.

Typical Plant Shipments We Support

Our plants transportation services support ornamental plants, nursery stock, potted plants, seedlings, and other live plant products. Each shipment is assessed based on species, maturity, seasonality, and destination conditions to determine the appropriate control level.

Routes to & from China, Kazakhstan, Europe & PSUC

Flexible Schedule

Large cargo volume and weight

A network of global partners lets us offer competitive rates

Consolidation