Protected handling of your valuable Perishable Goods cargo
Brazil
China
The ocean route from Fortaleza to Xiamen is ideally suited for transporting fresh produce and frozen food, ensuring optimal conditions for temperature-sensitive items. Utilizing maritime logistics allows for the efficient movement of large quantities, minimizing spoilage and maintaining quality throughout the journey. This route also benefits from established trade agreements, facilitating smoother customs processes and reducing delays for chilled and refrigerated goods.
Fortaleza boasts modern port facilities equipped with specialized cold storage capabilities, ensuring that fresh and frozen products are handled with care from the moment they arrive. In Xiamen, the port infrastructure is similarly advanced, featuring state-of-the-art refrigerated containers and distribution centers designed to preserve the integrity of food items. Both locations offer robust logistical support, enabling seamless transitions from sea transport to local distribution networks for perishable goods.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Brazilian customs regulations and submit complete electronic export declarations via the Siscomex system.
Imports are subject to Chinese customs, quarantine, and CIQ requirements, including complete electronic declarations.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
Very High - Requires Specialized Care
When shipping from Fortaleza, Brazil to Xiamen, China, account for increased congestion and delays during peak seasons such as the South America fruit export peak (January-May, September-December) and soy export peak (February-June). Build in extra buffer days to schedules, especially during the Brazil wet season (October-March) and South Atlantic cyclone risk (November-April). Secure vessel space well in advance to avoid rollovers during critical periods like the Christmas retail peak (October-December) and Lunar New Year (late-January to mid-February). Monitor weather conditions and adjust routing as necessary to mitigate disruptions.
When shipping perishable goods, Proper packaging is critical to control temperature and moisture. We recommend using thermal liners with ice packs for refrigerated food and dry ice...
Preserving the cold chain for Refrigerated food demands tightly controlled handling. Minimize door-open time during loading and unloading so frozen goods does not warm or condense....
For larger volumes of fresh produce, Using the correct container type is critical. We recommend refrigerated ISO containers for mixed loads of chilled food and frozen food that mus...
Transporting Perishable goods often demands additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need Health certificates, temperature-c...
Before pickup, hold Fresh food at the correct temperature: typically 0–4°C for chilled food and −18°C or below for Frozen food. Avoid storing Fresh produce directly on the floor; u...
Transporting Fresh food successfully demands a continuous cold chain. Use Insulated packaging with the right amount of gel packs for Chilled food or dry ice for Frozen food, 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 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 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. We 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 Reefer cargo 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 goods 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 perishable goods or partially thawing frozen items.
Fresh and frozen food must be shipped in temperature-controlled containers to maintain the required cold chain. It is essential to monitor the temperature throughout the journey to prevent spoilage, and proper insulation and ventilation must be ensured during loading and unloading at both ports.
Shipping fresh and frozen food from Brazil to China requires compliance with both countries' food safety regulations. Exporters must provide health certificates, phytosanitary certificates, and other necessary documentation to meet Chinese import standards, which may include inspections at the port of entry in Xiamen.
When discrepancies arise, we address them promptly, and SAMMIE also flags duplicates or anomalies before invoices are sent, with your dedicated Client Success Officer available for clarification.
Our DNA Expert Date provides the most accurate dynamic forecasts in the industry, using historical data, live vessel telemetry, weather, and port congestion overlays to go beyond basic status updates.
DNA Supply Chain maintains over 97% accuracy, with SAMMIE reducing human errors, flagging duplicate invoices, suggesting corrections, auto-matching charges to events and documents, and speeding reconciliation.
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