How Our Overnight Fresh Seafood Delivery Works

When it comes to shipping fresh seafood, time is of the essence. We understand this better than anyone, which is why Nordic Catch is the only online seafood delivery service in the United States that offers overnight shipping from Iceland to your doorstep. But how are we able to ship sushi-grade fish from Iceland to the US? And, why is it the better option than other seafood delivery alternatives?

Preserved Freshness

Perishable products, such as seafood, fruits, and vegetables, are highly susceptible to spoilage. By opting for overnight shipping, our fresh seafood spends minimal time in transit, preserving its freshness and quality. Other popular services like Wild Alaskan and Butcher Box freeze their food in their words, “to preserve flavor,” but Nordic Catch is 100% fresh, never frozen. 

The actual reason they must freeze it is because they ship it via Ground shipping, which can take up to four days. Freezing is the only way they can guarantee the seafood arrives in a manner that’s safe to eat or store. 

Read our Ultimate Seafood Buying Guide for more information.

Enhanced Food Safety

Food safety is critical when it comes to transporting fresh seafood all the way from Iceland to the United States. Shipped in temperature-controlled cargo containers, your order is packaged in boxes that are guaranteed to last up to 48 hours in transit, enabling us to account for possible delays while still ensuring optimal delivery conditions.

We deliver all of our products in insulated boxes that use sustainable cotton liners.  This cotton insulation can be discarded in the trash and is fully biodegradable, breaking down in about a year. The gel packs that we use for cooling can be reused dozens more items before being discarded, as well. 

Exceptional Quality

Aside from someone catching the fish themselves or purchasing it at a local market in Iceland, our overnight shipping is the best way to serve fresh seafood in your home. Rather than opting for slower, cheaper, and quite frankly, less reliable, shipping methods, you can taste the difference in every bite of fresh, never frozen seafood.

Compared to Pacific species, especially salmon, Atlantic salmon is one of the highest-quality fish you can buy in the world.  

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Alongside sourcing the highest quality seafood on the planet, customer satisfaction is our top priority. By offering overnight shipping, we offer peace of mind, knowing your products will arrive quickly and in perfect condition. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Are your products sustainable?

Yes, our seafood is the most sustainable in the world. We source our seafood from Iceland, which was the first country to introduce the Individual Transferrable Quota (ITQ) system, a system that drastically limits the possibility of a single species ever becoming endangered. Furthermore, all farm sites use renewable energy and fresh glacier water throughout.

Isn't fish farming bad for the environment?

Not in Iceland!  Fish farms in Iceland are strategically located in the Fjords around Iceland, or pockets between the land where fresh glacier water runs into the ocean.  Farm sites have a constant flow of clean, cold, glacier water running through them, much like a natural filtration system.  This is why no antibiotics are ever used, and no energy is needed to constantly pump clean water through.

What certifications do your fisheries have?

We source all of our products from fisheries that are certified by the Marine Stewardship Council, Aquaculture Stewardship Council, and Iceland Responsible Fisheries.