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The route from Felixstowe to Port Said is strategically advantageous for transporting fresh produce and frozen food, ensuring optimal temperature control throughout the journey. The maritime passage allows for the efficient movement of chilled and refrigerated goods over long distances, minimizing the risk of spoilage. By utilizing this route, businesses can maintain the quality and freshness of their products, meeting consumer demands effectively. This supply chain pathway is particularly beneficial for perishable items that require constant refrigeration.
Felixstowe boasts state-of-the-art port facilities, equipped with advanced cold storage and handling capabilities tailored for fresh and frozen food. The port's infrastructure supports efficient loading and unloading processes, ensuring quick turnaround times for refrigerated containers. Similarly, Port Said is well-equipped with specialized terminals that cater to temperature-sensitive cargo, providing seamless access to the Mediterranean and beyond. Both ports maintain robust logistics networks, facilitating smooth transitions for chilled and frozen goods to their final destinations.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Shippers must ensure full compliance with United Kingdom export control regulations, including controlled items licensing where applicable.
All imports are subject to Egyptian customs, health, and safety regulations, with obligatory documentation and tariff classification.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
Very High - Requires Specialized Care
When shipping from Felixstowe to Port Said, anticipate potential delays due to North Atlantic winter storms (November-March), and build in additional buffer days to your transit plans. During the Asia-Europe export peak (September-December), secure vessel space well in advance to avoid capacity shortages. Additionally, monitor local agents during Ramadan and Eid holidays (March-June) for reduced operational hours, and extend cut-off times accordingly to ensure timely deliveries.
When shipping fresh produce, Proper packaging is critical to control temperature and moisture. We recommend using cooler boxes with Gel packs for chilled beverages and dry ice for ...
Keeping the cold chain for Refrigerated food demands tightly controlled handling. Minimize door-open time during loading and unloading so perishable goods does not warm or condense...
For larger volumes of fresh food, Using the correct container type is critical. We recommend powered reefer units for mixed loads of Refrigerated food and frozen food that must tra...
Exporting Perishable goods often demands additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need Health certificates, temperature-cont...
Before pickup, stage Fresh food 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; use...
Moving Fresh food successfully demands a continuous cold chain. Use Insulated packaging with the right amount of gel packs for refrigerated food or dry ice for Frozen food, pre‑chill products before packing, and choose a time‑definite service. Clearly mark boxes as “Perishable” and specify the required temperature so carriers handle them as Reefer cargo.
Yes, Frozen food 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. We recommend 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 Perishable goods and Frozen goods. We 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. Fresh produce 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 perishable goods or partially thawing frozen items.
Fresh and frozen food must be kept at specific temperature ranges throughout the journey. This requires the use of refrigerated containers (reefers) to maintain the necessary conditions. Additionally, proper ventilation and humidity control are essential to prevent spoilage and ensure product quality during the 3408 km ocean freight route.
Shipments of fresh and frozen food require compliance with both UK and Egyptian food safety regulations. This includes obtaining the necessary health certificates, ensuring that products meet the Egyptian import standards, and completing customs documentation accurately to avoid delays at both Felixstowe and Port Said.
Yes, DNA offers custom handling such as white-glove delivery, inside delivery, liftgate, and assembly services, especially for retail, hospitality, or medical equipment rollouts.
As a DNA customer, you are assigned a dedicated support team led by a Client Success Officer, so you work with real people who know your freight instead of call centers or scripts.
DNA accepts ACH, wire transfer, and credit card payments, with payment terms set during onboarding and adjustable for specific enterprise requirements.
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