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The ocean route from Haiphong to Santos is well-suited for transporting chilled and frozen food products, ensuring they maintain their quality throughout the journey. With a reliable shipping infrastructure, this route minimizes temperature fluctuations, which is crucial for preserving the integrity of fresh produce and refrigerated items. Additionally, the long-distance capability of ocean freight allows for the efficient bulk transport of goods, optimizing costs for suppliers and retailers alike. This route supports the growing demand for fresh and frozen food in the South American market.
Haiphong's port is equipped with advanced cold storage facilities and temperature-controlled containers, facilitating the safe handling of perishable goods. The port's strategic location enhances connectivity with major shipping lines, ensuring efficient loading and unloading processes. Similarly, Santos boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, including specialized terminals for fresh and frozen food that cater to the unique requirements of these products. Both ports provide robust logistical support to streamline operations and enhance the supply chain for chilled and frozen items.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Vietnamese customs regulations, including accurate HS classification and origin documentation.
Imports are subject to Brazilian tariff schedules, licensing rules, and non-tariff barriers administered through SISCOMEX.
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When shipping from Haiphong, Vietnam to Santos, Brazil, account for the Southeast Asia monsoon season (May-September) and the Brazilian wet season (October-March) by building in extra buffer days to schedules and steering clear of tight transshipment connections. Enhance the use of waterproof coverings and sealed containers during peak rains (June-October) to mitigate risks. Additionally, book vessel space well in advance during the South America fruit and soy export peaks (January-May, February-June) to minimize congestion and ensure timely deliveries.
When shipping Fresh food, correct packing is vital to control temperature and moisture. Most cold-chain specialists recommend using cooler boxes with ice packs for refrigerated foo...
Maintaining the cold chain for chilled food necessitates tightly controlled handling. Limit door-open time during loading and unloading so perishable goods does not warm or condens...
For larger volumes of Perishable goods, selecting the correct container type is key. Most carriers recommend powered reefer units for mixed loads of chilled food and frozen food th...
Shipping fresh food often involves additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need phytosanitary or veterinary certificates, t...
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 food directly on the f...
Shipping fresh produce successfully necessitates a continuous cold chain. Use cooler boxes with the right amount of gel packs for refrigerated food or dry ice for frozen goods, 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 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. Most experts 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 Exclude coverage for temperature-related loss on fresh food and frozen food. Most shippers should 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 adequate insulation 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, best practice is separating them into different temperature-controlled shipments to avoid freezing perishable goods or partially thawing frozen items.
Fresh and frozen food requires strict temperature control during transit to maintain quality. It is essential to use refrigerated containers (reefers) that are capable of maintaining the appropriate temperatures throughout the 17,221 km ocean journey. Additionally, proper loading techniques must be employed to ensure air circulation and prevent spoilage.
Shipping fresh and frozen food from Vietnam to Brazil requires compliance with both Vietnamese export regulations and Brazilian import regulations. This includes obtaining necessary health and phytosanitary certificates, ensuring products meet Brazilian food safety standards, and completing all required documentation for customs clearance at both ports.
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We offer in-house customs brokerage including import/export clearance, tariff classification and valuation, ISF, AMS, and ACE filings, plus FDA, USDA, and multi-agency support.
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