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Netherlands
The route from Navegantes to Rotterdam offers exceptional benefits for the transportation of fresh produce and chilled food items. Utilizing air freight ensures that temperature-sensitive products maintain their quality and freshness throughout the journey. This direct route minimizes exposure to temperature fluctuations, essential for preserving the integrity of refrigerated and frozen food during transit. Additionally, the efficiency of air transport allows for quick movement, catering to the high demand for fresh and frozen goods in European markets.
Navegantes boasts a well-equipped airport with specialized facilities for handling perishable items, ensuring that fresh and frozen products are processed efficiently. On the other end, Rotterdam's advanced logistics infrastructure includes state-of-the-art cold storage facilities and seamless distribution networks. This combination of robust infrastructure at both ends facilitates optimal handling and storage conditions, supporting the successful delivery of chilled and frozen food to customers in a timely manner.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Brazilian customs regulations and submit complete advance cargo information through the SISCOMEX system.
All imports fall under European Union customs, safety, and product compliance rules, such as safety, health, and environmental standards
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
Expect increased congestion and longer transit times during the South America fruit export peak (January-May, September-December) and the soy harvest export peak (February-June); secure vessel space and trucking capacity at least 3-6 weeks in advance. Plan for potential weather disruptions from the Brazil wet season (October-March) and South Atlantic cyclone risk (November-April) by building in buffer days and monitoring carriers for updated schedules. Be mindful of reduced labor availability during the European summer holiday peak (July-August) and the Western New Year period (December-January) to avoid delays.
When shipping perishable goods, Proper packaging Is essential to control temperature and moisture. Our team suggests using Insulated cartons with phase-change packs for chilled bev...
Preserving the cold chain for Refrigerated food Requires tightly controlled handling. Reduce 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 Essential. Our logistics team recommends Integrated reefer containers for mixed loads of chilled beverages ...
Transporting Perishable goods often Requires 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 Refrigerated food and −18°C or below for Frozen food. Avoid storing Fresh produce directly on the flo...
Transporting Fresh food successfully Requires 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 time‑definite 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 Set 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 goods. 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 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 Confirm 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 maintained at strict temperature controls throughout the air freight process, requiring specialized packaging and refrigeration systems during transit.
Shipments of Fresh & Frozen Food require compliance with both Brazilian export regulations and Dutch import regulations, including necessary health certifications, import permits, and adherence to EU food safety standards.
Our company handles international shipping by ocean (FCL and LCL), air (standard and expedited), and domestic or cross-border ground freight (FTL, LTL, and intermodal).
Yes, your team can access all documents—bills of lading, invoices, customs forms, and arrival notices—in SAMMIE’s centralized, searchable document hub.
Yes, our team can schedule periodic performance reviews and account check-ins so you can review metrics and discuss needs or questions live.
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