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Shipping Genetics Internationally How to ensure success? Will the clones survive the journey?

As the global medical cannabis sector continues to evolve, the international transport of cannabis genetics (seeds, clones/cuttings, and tissue culture) remains one of the industry’s most sensitive and complex supply chain operations.

The combination of plant-based products and narcotic laws represents a unique challenge in many dimensions—applicable regulations, operational implications, quality assurance challenges, and many more.

At Cannabilog, we have established extensive expertise in this highly specialized field, ensuring compliance, reliability, and the highest standards of plant care.

There are two primary categories of cannabis clones transported internationally:

·      Rooted clones/cuttings

·      Unrooted clones/cuttings

Regulatory frameworks differ significantly from country to country. For example, certain jurisdictions authorize the importation of only unrooted cuttings. A precise understanding of these legal distinctions is fundamental to achieving regulatory compliance and maintaining operational continuity.

Equally crucial are the handling conditions required to safeguard plant integrity. Cannabis clones, as living biological material, demand rigorously controlled logistics. Depending on clone type and stage, shipments may require different temperature ranges of 2–8°C, 8–10°C, or 15–25°C. The logistics window is notably strict: deliveries must be completed within 72 hours from the moment of cutting the clones from the mother plant until arrival at their final destination.

Specialized packaging protocols are also essential to mitigate stressors such as humidity fluctuations and absence of light, while minimizing physical damage during transport. Where possible, direct transport routes are prioritized to avoid unnecessary transit times and reduce exposure to risk. In parallel, all customs and regulatory documentation must be prepared in advance to enable expedited clearance upon arrival.

Cannabilog has developed a proprietary logistics protocol designed specifically for cannabis clone shipments. This protocol has consistently delivered a 100% success rate, underscoring our capacity to manage these complex operations with precision and consistency.

Our commitment is to provide trusted, compliant, and scientifically sound logistics solutions—ensuring that every shipment of medical cannabis clones arrives at its destination in optimal condition, supporting the growth and integrity of this vital global industry.

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