Protected transport of your important Chilled Food freight
United Kingdom
Brazil
The air route from London to Viracopos offers significant advantages for transporting fresh produce and refrigerated food. This direct link ensures that perishable items maintain optimal quality during transit, minimizing spoilage and waste. Utilizing air freight allows for rapid delivery of chilled and frozen food products, catering to the demands of a fast-paced market. Additionally, the route supports a steady supply chain for both consumers and businesses reliant on fresh food imports.
London boasts a well-equipped airport with advanced cold storage facilities, facilitating the handling of temperature-sensitive goods. Similarly, Viracopos International Airport is renowned for its specialized infrastructure designed for the efficient processing of frozen and chilled products. Both locations feature temperature-controlled environments, ensuring that fresh and frozen food items are stored and transported under ideal conditions. This robust infrastructure enhances the reliability of the supply chain, promoting seamless distribution of high-quality produce.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with United Kingdom export control regulations, including controlled goods licensing where applicable.
All inbound cargo require Receita Federal customs inspection and accurate advance cargo information (e.g., CE-Mercante)
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
When shipping from London to Viracopos, prepare for potential disruptions due to North Atlantic winter storms (November-March) and Brazilian wet season impacts (October-March). Build in additional buffer days for transit times, especially during peak congestion periods like the Christmas retail peak (October-December) and South America fruit export peak (January-May). Engage regularly with carriers for updated schedules and alternative transshipment plans to mitigate risks associated with weather and seasonal demand fluctuations.
When shipping perishable goods, Proper packaging is vital to control temperature and moisture. Our team suggests using Insulated cartons with ice packs for refrigerated food and dr...
Preserving the cold chain for Refrigerated food necessitates tightly controlled handling. Reduce door-open time during loading and unloading so Reefer cargo does not warm or conden...
For larger volumes of fresh produce, Using the correct container type is key. Our logistics team recommends Integrated reefer containers for mixed loads of chilled food and Frozen ...
Transporting Perishable goods often involves additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need sanitary certificates, temperatur...
Before pickup, hold Fresh food at the correct temperature: typically 0–4°C for chilled beverages and −18°C or below for frozen goods. Avoid storing Fresh produce directly on the fl...
Transporting Fresh food successfully necessitates a continuous cold chain. Use thermal containers 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 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. Our compliance team recommends 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 food. Insurance specialists generally 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 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 chilled food 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, We recommend separating them into different temperature-controlled shipments to avoid freezing Fresh produce or partially thawing frozen items.
Fresh and frozen food requires strict temperature control during air freight to maintain quality. It is essential to use insulated packaging and dry ice or gel packs to ensure products remain within the required temperature range throughout the journey.
Shipments of fresh and frozen food must comply with Brazilian regulations, including the need for a phytosanitary certificate for plant products and veterinary certificates for animal products. Additionally, import permits may be required, and all products must meet Brazil's health and safety standards.
Our system includes Document Intelligence and a Smart Document Hub that auto-tags and organizes bills of lading, customs forms, and invoices, parses and sorts every invoice, BOL, and customs document, and makes it easy for your team to find the right file quickly.
Our proactive alert system using real-time AI to detect issues in ports, lanes, and vessel activity and flagging exceptions before they escalate.
Our system’s AI relies on a proprietary ecosystem of standardized shipping data that is meticulously cleaned, weighted, and validated from trusted third-party sources and DNA Supply Chain Solutions’ own operational history.
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