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Colombia
China
The air route from Cartagena to Xiamen is ideal for transporting fresh produce and chilled foods, ensuring minimal exposure to temperature fluctuations. This direct connection allows for swift delivery of perishable items, maintaining their quality and freshness upon arrival. The efficiency of air freight also helps meet the growing demand for frozen food in the Asian market, providing a competitive edge for suppliers. Overall, this route supports the timely distribution of high-quality refrigerated goods.
Cartagena's airport is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for handling temperature-sensitive cargo, including dedicated cold storage areas that preserve the integrity of fresh and frozen items. In Xiamen, the airport boasts advanced logistics capabilities with specialized handling equipment for refrigerated goods, ensuring smooth customs clearance and swift transfer to local distribution networks. Both locations are strategically positioned to facilitate seamless connections to broader supply chains, enhancing the overall efficiency of the route.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Colombian customs regulations and submit accurate export documentation, including commercial invoices and packing lists.
Imports are subject to Chinese customs, quarantine, and CIQ requirements, including complete electronic declarations.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
When shipping from Cartagena, Colombia to Xiamen, China, anticipate the Atlantic Hurricane Season (June-November) and plan for potential delays due to weather-related disruptions. Additionally, book vessel space well in advance during the Christmas retail peak (October-December) to avoid congestion and add extra buffer days to your transit plans. During the Golden Week in China (October 1-7), anticipate slowdowns in port operations, and ensure critical shipments are scheduled to depart at least one week prior (September 15-30).
When shipping perishable goods, Proper packaging is critical to control temperature and moisture. Our team suggests using Insulated cartons with ice packs for Chilled food and dry ...
Preserving the cold chain for Refrigerated food demands tightly controlled handling. Reduce door-open time during loading and unloading so Reefer cargo does not warm or condense. O...
For larger volumes of fresh produce, Using the correct container type is critical. Our logistics team recommends Integrated reefer containers for mixed loads of chilled food and Fr...
Transporting Perishable goods often demands additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need sanitary certificates, temperature...
Before pickup, hold Fresh food 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 floor; ...
Transporting Fresh food successfully demands a continuous cold chain. Use thermal containers with the right amount of gel packs for Chilled 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 Reefer cargo.
Yes, frozen goods can Usually 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 Frozen food at temperature while staying within dry‑ice limits.
Standard cargo policies may restrict coverage for temperature-related loss on Perishable goods and Frozen goods. Insurance specialists generally recommend 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 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 temperature-controlled shipment is set correctly.
You can sometimes mix chilled food and Frozen food in the same load, but only if your container or vehicle can maintain separate temperature zones. Fresh produce 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 Reefer cargo shipments to avoid freezing Fresh produce or partially thawing frozen items.
Fresh and frozen food requires strict temperature control throughout the air freight process. It is essential to use insulated packaging and dry ice or gel packs to maintain appropriate temperatures during transit. Additionally, handling should minimize exposure to ambient temperatures to prevent spoilage.
Shipping fresh and frozen food from Colombia to China requires compliance with both countries' food safety regulations. This includes obtaining health certificates, phytosanitary certificates for plant-based products, and ensuring that all products meet Chinese import standards. Proper documentation must accompany shipments to facilitate customs clearance in both Cartagena and Xiamen.
Our ocean freight services include both full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) shipments.
Our team manages ground transportation including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and drayage services, with U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage, scalable capacity, GPS tracking, and digital documentation.
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