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Brazil
The route from Lagos to Salvador offers a strategic advantage for transporting fresh produce and chilled food, ensuring minimal exposure to temperature fluctuations. The ocean passage allows for the use of specialized refrigerated containers, maintaining the quality and safety of frozen food throughout the journey. This direct maritime link also facilitates bulk shipments, optimizing logistics and reducing costs associated with land transport. As a result, businesses can confidently deliver perishable goods while meeting consumer demand for high-quality products.
In Lagos, the port is equipped with advanced cold storage facilities and efficient loading systems, enabling seamless handling of refrigerated and frozen goods. Salvador's port infrastructure is similarly designed to accommodate perishable shipments, featuring specialized unloading areas and quick access to local distribution networks. Both ports are supported by robust transportation links, ensuring that fresh food can be swiftly transported to various destinations upon arrival. This well-connected infrastructure enhances the overall efficiency of the supply chain for chilled and frozen food products.
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Exporters must comply with Nigerian Export Promotion Council regulations and obtain all required export documentation before shipment.
All imports are subject to Brazilian customs clearance through Siscomex and often require import licenses (LI) for controlled items.
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When shipping from Lagos, Nigeria to Salvador, Brazil, expect significant delays due to the West Africa rainy season (June-September) and the Atlantic hurricane season (June-November). Build in extra buffer days to your schedules to accommodate potential port congestion and road flooding (May-October). Additionally, secure vessel space well in advance during the year-end inventory build peak (September-December) and the Christmas retail peak (October-December) to avoid rollovers. Monitor weather forecasts and adjust transit plans accordingly to mitigate disruptions from cyclones and heavy rainfall (November-April).
When shipping perishable goods, correct packing is critical to control temperature and moisture. We recommend using Insulated cartons with Gel packs for refrigerated food and dry i...
Preserving the cold chain for chilled food demands tightly controlled handling. Minimize door-open time during loading and unloading so Reefer cargo does not warm or condense. We r...
For larger volumes of fresh produce, selecting the correct container type is critical. We recommend Integrated reefer containers for mixed loads of Refrigerated food and Frozen goo...
Transporting fresh food often demands additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need Health certificates, temperature-control...
Before pickup, hold fresh produce 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...
Transporting fresh produce 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 often 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 fresh food 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 Proper packaging 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 Reefer cargo shipments to avoid freezing Fresh produce or partially thawing frozen items.
It is essential to maintain the cold chain throughout the journey to ensure the integrity of fresh and frozen food. This includes using refrigerated containers and monitoring temperature controls during loading, transit, and unloading.
Shipments must comply with Brazilian health regulations, which include obtaining necessary import permits and ensuring that products meet sanitary and phytosanitary standards. Proper documentation, including health certificates and customs declarations, is also required for clearance at both ports.
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