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The ocean route from Aliaga to Shekou offers significant advantages for transporting fresh produce and frozen food. This pathway ensures a stable temperature environment, essential for maintaining the quality of chilled and refrigerated items during transit. Additionally, the capacity of ocean vessels allows for larger shipments, optimizing supply chain efficiency for perishable goods. The route is strategically planned to minimize delays, further enhancing the freshness upon arrival.
Aliaga is equipped with modern port facilities capable of handling refrigerated containers, ensuring that temperature-sensitive products are loaded and unloaded efficiently. In Shekou, advanced logistics infrastructure supports seamless distribution to local markets, further facilitating the movement of fresh and frozen food. Both ports are connected to extensive transportation networks, which help in maintaining the cold chain and ensuring quick access to inland destinations. This robust infrastructure is crucial for meeting the demands of the fresh food supply chain.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Turkish customs regulations and ensure correct electronic export declarations before vessel loading
Imports are subject to China Customs inspection, quarantine checks, and relevant duties and taxes.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
Very High - Requires Specialized Care
When shipping from Aliaga, Turkey to Shekou, China, expect significant delays due to Mediterranean winter storms (November-March) and North Atlantic winter storms (November-March). Include additional buffer days for port calls and secure flexible berthing options to mitigate congestion risks at the Suez Canal (January-March). During the Golden Week holiday in China (October 1-7), prepare for reduced capacity and longer processing times. Additionally, adjust schedules for the East Asia rainy season (May-October) to account for potential disruptions in cargo handling and transport.
When shipping perishable goods, robust packaging is critical to control temperature and moisture. Most cold-chain specialists recommend using Insulated cartons with ice packs for r...
Preserving the cold chain for fresh produce demands tightly controlled handling. Limit door-open time during loading and unloading so Reefer cargo does not warm or condense. Our op...
For larger volumes of fresh produce, booking the correct container type is critical. Most carriers recommend Integrated reefer containers for mixed loads of chilled food and Frozen...
Transporting refrigerated food often demands additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need phytosanitary or veterinary certi...
Before pickup, hold perishable goods at the correct temperature: typically 0–4°C for chilled food and −18°C or below for frozen goods. Avoid storing Fresh produce directly on the f...
Transporting perishable goods successfully demands a continuous cold chain. Use cooler boxes with the right amount of gel packs for Chilled food or dry ice for frozen goods, pre‑chill products before packing, and choose a expedited service. Clearly mark boxes as “Perishable” and specify the required temperature so carriers handle them as temperature-controlled freight.
Yes, frozen goods can in many cases be shipped with dry ice by air, but dry ice is regulated as a dangerous good. Airlines have limits on how much dry ice is allowed per package and per shipment, and labels must show the net weight of dry ice and UN1845 markings. Most experts recommend checking carrier and destination rules in advance and combining dry ice with insulated packaging to keep Frozen food at temperature while staying within dry‑ice limits.
Standard cargo policies may restrict coverage for temperature-related loss on chilled food and frozen food. Most shippers should arranging a policy that specifically covers temperature deviation and spoilage, and declaring the full value of your Reefer cargo. Keep packing records and temperature logs; insurers often require proof that adequate insulation was used before honoring claims.
Most chilled beverages should stay between 0–4°C, while many frozen goods products must remain at −18°C or colder. Exact ranges depend on the product type and local regulations. Always verify requirements for each item and specify the target range on booking instructions and labels so your temperature-controlled shipment is set correctly.
You can sometimes mix chilled food and frozen goods in the same load, but only if your container or vehicle can maintain separate temperature zones. Chilled food typically needs temperatures above freezing, while frozen food must stay well below zero. If only one temperature setpoint is available, We recommend separating them into different temperature-controlled shipments to avoid freezing Fresh produce or partially thawing frozen items.
Fresh and frozen food requires temperature-controlled containers to maintain the necessary cold chain during transport. It is essential to ensure proper insulation and refrigeration systems are utilized throughout the journey to prevent spoilage or temperature abuse.
Shipping Fresh & Frozen Food from Turkey to China requires compliance with both countries' food safety regulations. Exporters must provide health certificates, phytosanitary certificates for plant-based products, and ensure that products meet Chinese import standards for food safety and quality.
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Our system delivers real-time tracking where AI monitors every container and flags delays, reroutes, and transshipment issues before you even ask.
Our system includes Document Intelligence and a Smart Document Hub that auto-tags and organizes bills of lading, customs forms, and invoices, parses and sorts every invoice, BOL, and customs document, and makes it easy for your team to find the right file quickly.
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