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The ocean route from Cai Mep to Istanbul is ideal for transporting fresh produce and chilled food, ensuring that these perishable items remain in optimal condition throughout the journey. This route benefits from reliable shipping schedules and a well-established maritime network, which is crucial for maintaining the quality of refrigerated and frozen food. Additionally, the distance of 8,250 km allows for efficient bulk shipping, reducing overall transportation costs while still meeting high standards for freshness.
Cai Mep boasts modern port facilities equipped with advanced cold storage capabilities, enabling the secure handling of fresh and frozen goods. The port's infrastructure supports efficient loading and unloading processes, minimizing exposure to temperature fluctuations. In Istanbul, the logistics network is robust, with access to major distribution centers and transportation links, facilitating quick and effective delivery of chilled and frozen products to various markets across the region.
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Exporters must ensure full compliance with Vietnamese customs regulations, including proper product classification and supporting origin evidence.
Imports are subject to Turkish customs rules, including advance cargo information, proper valuation, and fully aligned HS coding.
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When shipping from Cai Mep, Vietnam to Istanbul, Turkey, anticipate significant delays due to the Southeast Asia Monsoon Season (May-September) and Western Pacific Typhoon Season (June-November). Build in buffer days to schedules and confirm flexible berthing windows to accommodate potential port congestion and weather disruptions. Coordinate closely with carriers for real-time updates, especially during peak export periods (August-November) and holidays like Lunar New Year (January-February) and Eid al Fitr (March-June), as these can further impact transit times and availability.
When shipping fresh produce, correct packing is critical to control temperature and moisture. Our team suggests using cooler boxes with Gel packs for Chilled food and dry ice for r...
Keeping the cold chain for chilled food demands tightly controlled handling. Reduce door-open time during loading and unloading so perishable goods does not warm or condense. We re...
For larger volumes of fresh food, selecting the correct container type is critical. Our logistics team recommends powered reefer units for mixed loads of Refrigerated food and Froz...
Exporting fresh food often demands additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need sanitary certificates, temperature-control ...
Before pickup, stage fresh produce at the correct temperature: typically 0–4°C for chilled food and −18°C or below for Frozen food. Avoid storing fresh food directly on the floor; ...
Moving fresh produce successfully demands a continuous cold chain. Use thermal containers with the right amount of gel packs for refrigerated food or dry ice for Frozen food, pre‑chill products before packing, and choose a Fast transit service. Clearly mark boxes as “Perishable” and specify the required temperature so carriers handle them as temperature-controlled freight.
Yes, Frozen food can often 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. Our compliance team recommends checking carrier and destination rules in advance and combining dry ice with insulated packaging to keep reefer cargo at temperature while staying within dry‑ice limits.
Standard cargo policies may limit coverage for temperature-related loss on fresh food and frozen food. Insurance specialists generally recommend arranging a policy that specifically covers temperature deviation and spoilage, and declaring the full value of your refrigerated food shipment. Keep packing records and temperature logs; insurers often require proof that Proper packaging was used before honoring claims.
Most refrigerated food should stay between 0–4°C, while many Frozen food 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 Reefer cargo is set correctly.
You can sometimes mix fresh food and Frozen food 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 goods must stay well below zero. If only one temperature setpoint is available, best practice is separating them into different Reefer cargo shipments to avoid freezing Fresh produce or partially thawing frozen items.
Fresh and frozen food requires temperature-controlled containers to maintain appropriate conditions during the 8250 km journey. It is essential to monitor the temperature consistently to prevent spoilage and ensure product quality.
Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, health certificates, and customs declarations. Compliance with both Vietnamese export regulations and Turkish import regulations is necessary to facilitate smooth customs clearance.
The majority of clients are up and running within days, after we gather basic shipment details and compliance documents, set up your profile, configure SAMMIE access, and align your first shipment.
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DNA provides international shipping by ocean (FCL and LCL), air (standard and expedited), and domestic or cross-border ground freight (FTL, LTL, and intermodal).
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