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The ocean route from Manzanillo to Navegantes offers significant advantages for transporting fresh produce and chilled food. This pathway ensures optimal temperature control, essential for maintaining the quality and safety of perishable items. By leveraging maritime transport, businesses can benefit from a more sustainable and cost-effective solution while minimizing spoilage during transit. Furthermore, the direct connection between these two ports facilitates efficient logistics for frozen food distribution.
Manzanillo is equipped with state-of-the-art cold storage facilities and advanced handling systems, ensuring that fresh and frozen goods are managed effectively upon arrival. The port features specialized equipment for loading and unloading temperature-sensitive cargo, which is crucial for maintaining product integrity. Similarly, Navegantes boasts robust infrastructure, including refrigerated warehouses and streamlined customs processes, that support the swift movement of perishable items into the local market. Together, these facilities enhance the overall supply chain efficiency for chilled and frozen food products.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Mexican customs regulations, including accurate tariff classification and complete commercial documentation
Imports are subject to Brazilian customs clearance procedures, including proper NCM tariff classification and settlement of all assessed customs charges.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
Very High - Requires Specialized Care
When shipping from Manzanillo, Mexico to Navegantes, Brazil, anticipate significant delays due to the Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season (June-November) and the Brazil Wet Season (October-March). Include extra buffer days for potential port closures and weather-related disruptions. During peak fruit export periods (January-May, September-December), book vessel space well in advance to avoid congestion. Additionally, monitor weather forecasts closely during the South Atlantic cyclone risk window (November-April) and adjust schedules accordingly to mitigate delays.
When shipping fresh produce, robust packaging is vital to control temperature and moisture. We recommend using cooler boxes with ice packs for refrigerated food and dry ice for Fro...
Keeping the cold chain for fresh produce necessitates tightly controlled handling. Minimize door-open time during loading and unloading so perishable goods does not warm or condens...
For larger volumes of fresh food, booking the correct container type is key. We recommend powered reefer units for mixed loads of chilled food and Frozen goods that must travel lon...
Exporting refrigerated food often involves additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need Health certificates, temperature-co...
Before pickup, stage perishable goods at the correct temperature: typically 0–4°C for chilled beverages and −18°C or below for Frozen food. Avoid storing fresh food directly on the...
Moving perishable goods successfully necessitates a continuous cold chain. Use Insulated packaging with the right amount of gel packs for refrigerated 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 Reefer cargo.
Yes, Frozen food can in many cases 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. We 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 limit coverage for temperature-related loss on chilled food and frozen food. We recommend 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 refrigerated food should stay between 0–4°C, while many frozen goods 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 Reefer cargo is set correctly.
You can sometimes mix fresh food and frozen goods 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 goods must stay well below zero. If only one temperature setpoint is available, best practice is separating them into different Reefer cargo shipments to avoid freezing Fresh produce or partially thawing frozen items.
When shipping Fresh & Frozen Food along this route, it is critical to ensure proper temperature control throughout the journey. Containers must be equipped with refrigeration units to maintain appropriate temperatures for chilled and frozen products. Additionally, proper loading and unloading techniques should be employed to minimize exposure to ambient temperatures.
Regulatory requirements for shipping Fresh & Frozen Food from Manzanillo to Navegantes include compliance with both Mexican and Brazilian food safety standards. Exporters must provide documentation such as phytosanitary certificates, health certificates, and customs declarations to ensure the products meet the import regulations of Brazil.
Yes, DNA includes consolidation and customs pre-clearance to help move your air cargo quickly and compliantly.
DNA provides in-house customs brokerage including import/export clearance, tariff classification and valuation, ISF, AMS, and ACE filings, plus FDA, USDA, and multi-agency support.
Yes, DNA provides B2B pick/pack and palletization services.
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