Protected handling of your valuable Frozen Goods cargo
Thailand
Brazil
The ocean route from Laem Chabang to Santos is ideal for transporting fresh produce and chilled food, ensuring the integrity of temperature-sensitive items. Utilizing this pathway allows for the efficient movement of refrigerated and frozen food products over a significant distance while maintaining quality. The maritime journey provides ample space for large shipments, accommodating the volume necessary for fresh and frozen goods. Furthermore, ocean transport is often more sustainable, reducing the carbon footprint associated with long-distance logistics.
Laem Chabang is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including cold storage units and specialized handling equipment designed for fresh and frozen food. The port's advanced infrastructure supports efficient loading and unloading processes, ensuring minimal exposure to temperature fluctuations. At the destination, Santos offers robust logistics capabilities, featuring modern warehouses with temperature-controlled environments tailored for perishable goods. Both ports are strategically located to facilitate seamless connections to regional distribution networks, enhancing the overall supply chain efficiency.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Thai Customs Department regulations, including accurate HS classification and export declarations.
Imports are subject to Brazilian tariff schedules, licensing rules, and regulatory barriers administered through SISCOMEX.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
Very High - Requires Specialized Care
When shipping from Laem Chabang, Thailand to Santos, Brazil, prepare for significant delays due to the Southeast Asia monsoon season (May-September) and Brazil's wet season (October-March). Build in buffer days to your schedules and secure flexible berthing windows to accommodate potential port congestion and flooding. Coordinate closely with carriers for real-time updates, especially during peak periods such as the South America fruit export peak (January-May, September-December) and soy harvest export peak (February-June), to mitigate risks of rollover and ensure timely deliveries.
When shipping perishable goods, Proper packaging is critical to control temperature and moisture. We recommend using Insulated cartons with phase-change packs for refrigerated food...
Preserving the cold chain for Refrigerated food demands tightly controlled handling. Minimize door-open time during loading and unloading so Reefer cargo does not warm or condense....
For larger volumes of fresh produce, Using the correct container type is critical. We recommend Integrated reefer containers for mixed loads of chilled beverages and frozen food th...
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 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 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 correct handling 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, We recommend separating them into different temperature-controlled shipments to avoid freezing perishable goods or partially thawing frozen items.
Fresh and frozen food must be transported in temperature-controlled containers to maintain product integrity. Proper insulation and refrigeration are crucial throughout the 16,361 km ocean route to prevent spoilage.
Import regulations require compliance with Brazil's food safety standards, including necessary health certifications and inspection documentation for fresh and frozen food products, ensuring they meet both countries' sanitary and phytosanitary requirements.
Yes, our experts prepare AES filings, commercial invoices, packing lists, and export declarations to ensure accuracy and compliance for outbound shipments.
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