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The route from Nagoya to Istanbul offers significant advantages for transporting fresh produce and chilled food. Utilizing ocean freight ensures that temperature-controlled containers maintain the necessary conditions for both refrigerated and frozen items, preserving quality throughout the journey. Additionally, the established maritime trade routes provide reliable shipping schedules, which are crucial for timely deliveries of perishable goods. This seamless connection supports the efficient distribution of fresh food across diverse markets.
Nagoya boasts a well-equipped port with advanced cold storage facilities, ensuring optimal handling of fresh and frozen items before departure. In Istanbul, the port infrastructure is designed to accommodate a high volume of refrigerated cargo, featuring modern logistics solutions for rapid unloading and distribution. Both cities are strategically located, facilitating easy access to inland transportation networks that further enhance the supply chain for chilled and frozen food products.
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Shipments must comply with Japanese export control regulations, including strategic items under METI oversight.
Imports are subject to Turkish customs rules, including advance cargo information, proper valuation, and fully aligned HS coding.
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When shipping from Nagoya, Japan to Istanbul, Turkey, expect significant delays due to the East Asia Rainy Season (May-October) and Western Pacific Typhoon Season (June-November). Build in extra buffer days for port operations and consider implementing waterproof coverings for cargo during peak rain (June-September). Additionally, secure vessel space well in advance during the Christmas Retail Peak (October-December) and avoid tight connections during the Western New Year holiday period (December 20-January 5) to mitigate congestion risks.
When shipping perishable goods, Proper packaging is vital to control temperature and moisture. Our team suggests using Insulated cartons with Gel packs for Chilled food and dry ice...
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 Refrigerated food and Fr...
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 food. Avoid storing Fresh produce directly on the flo...
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 food, pre‑chill products before packing, and choose a Fast transit 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 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 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 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 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.
Fresh and frozen food requires temperature-controlled containers to maintain the necessary cold chain. It is crucial to monitor and manage the temperature throughout the journey to prevent spoilage. Additionally, proper packaging is essential to minimize the risk of contamination and physical damage during transit.
Shipments of fresh and frozen food must comply with both Japanese and Turkish food safety regulations. This includes obtaining necessary export permits from Japan and ensuring that the products meet Turkish import standards, which may require specific health certificates and inspections to verify the safety and quality of the food products.
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