Secure transport of your important Fresh Food freight
Sri Lanka
China
The ocean route from Colombo to Shanghai offers significant advantages for transporting fresh produce and frozen food. This pathway ensures a stable temperature throughout transit, essential for maintaining the quality of chilled and refrigerated items. Additionally, the extensive shipping networks along this route provide cost-effective solutions for bulk shipments, enabling businesses to efficiently meet market demands. The ability to transport large volumes at once is particularly beneficial for suppliers of perishable goods.
Colombo's port is equipped with advanced cold chain facilities, allowing for the seamless handling of fresh and frozen food products. The infrastructure supports temperature-controlled storage and quick loading processes, ensuring that goods remain in optimal condition before departure. In Shanghai, the port features state-of-the-art logistics systems, including specialized warehouses designed for perishables, which facilitate swift distribution to local markets. Together, these ports provide a robust framework for the efficient movement of temperature-sensitive goods.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Sri Lanka Customs regulations, including accurate HS classification and valuation.
Imports are subject to Chinese customs, quarantine, and inspection rules, covering health, safety, and quality controls.
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When shipping from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Shanghai, China, anticipate significant delays due to southwest monsoon season (June-September). Add extra buffer days to account for weather-related slow steaming and secure flexible berthing windows. During the Golden Week (October 1-7), expect tighter capacity and longer transit times. Coordinate closely with carriers for real-time updates and consider alternative routings to mitigate disruptions.
When shipping Fresh food, correct packing is vital to control temperature and moisture. Our team suggests using thermal liners with Gel packs for Chilled food and dry ice for froze...
Maintaining the cold chain for chilled food necessitates tightly controlled handling. Reduce door-open time during loading and unloading so frozen goods does not warm or condense. ...
For larger volumes of Perishable goods, selecting the correct container type is key. Our logistics team recommends refrigerated ISO containers for mixed loads of Refrigerated food ...
Shipping fresh food often involves additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need sanitary certificates, temperature-control ...
Before pickup, Store fresh produce at the correct temperature: typically 0–4°C for chilled beverages and −18°C or below for frozen goods. Avoid storing Fresh produce directly on th...
Shipping fresh produce successfully necessitates 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 food can often be shipped with dry ice by air, but dry ice is regulated as a dangerous good. Airlines impose 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 Exclude 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 Reefer cargo. Keep packing records and temperature logs; insurers often require proof that Proper packaging was used before honoring claims.
Most Chilled 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 check 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 Fresh produce 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 food must stay well below zero. If only one temperature setpoint is available, most logistics providers recommend separating them into different Reefer cargo shipments to avoid freezing Fresh produce or partially thawing frozen items.
Fresh and frozen food must be transported in temperature-controlled containers to maintain the required cold chain throughout the journey. It is critical to monitor and record temperature levels regularly during transit to ensure product integrity.
Shipments must comply with both Sri Lankan export regulations and Chinese import regulations, which include obtaining necessary health certificates, phytosanitary certificates, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards set by Chinese authorities.
Yes, we provide predictive ETAs and real-time updates, supported by SAMMIE’s AI models and tracking capabilities.
Yes, we support FTL, LTL, and drayage services for a range of shipment sizes and needs.
Yes, we offer FDA, USDA, and multi-agency support to help you navigate compliance.
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