Safe handling of your valuable Fresh Food cargo
Brazil
China
The route from Navegantes to Xiamen is strategically beneficial for transporting chilled and frozen food products, ensuring they maintain their quality throughout the journey. Utilizing advanced shipping methods, this ocean route minimizes temperature fluctuations, which is crucial for preserving the freshness of perishable goods. Additionally, the direct connection between these two ports facilitates efficient logistics, allowing for streamlined handling of refrigerated items and reducing the risk of spoilage.
Navegantes boasts state-of-the-art port facilities equipped with cold storage capabilities, ensuring that fresh produce and frozen items are properly managed upon arrival. Similarly, Xiamen is recognized for its well-developed infrastructure, featuring modern loading and unloading systems tailored for perishable cargo. Both ports are supported by robust transportation networks, enabling swift distribution to local markets and further inland destinations, enhancing the overall supply chain efficiency for chilled and frozen products.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Brazilian customs regulations and provide accurate electronic cargo manifests through the SISCOMEX system.
Imports are subject to Chinese customs, quarantine, and CIQ requirements, including complete electronic declarations.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
Very High - Requires Specialized Care
When shipping from Navegantes, Brazil to Xiamen, China, consider heavy rainfall and potential flooding in Brazil during the wet season (October-March), which can disrupt schedules. Secure vessel space well in advance during peak fruit (January-May, September-December) and soy export seasons (February-June) to avoid congestion. Additionally, expect delays during the South Atlantic cyclone risk period (November-April) and the Golden Week holiday in China (October 1-7). Build in extra buffer days in transit plans to accommodate these seasonal challenges.
When shipping fresh produce, Proper packaging is critical to control temperature and moisture. We recommend using Insulated cartons with ice packs for chilled beverages and dry ice...
Keeping the cold chain for Refrigerated food demands tightly controlled handling. Minimize door-open time during loading and unloading so Reefer cargo does not warm or condense. Ou...
For larger volumes of fresh food, Using the correct container type is critical. We recommend Integrated reefer containers for mixed loads of chilled food and frozen food that must ...
Exporting Perishable goods often demands additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need Health certificates, temperature-cont...
Before pickup, stage Fresh food 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; ...
Moving Fresh food successfully demands a continuous cold chain. Use Insulated packaging 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 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 limit coverage for temperature-related loss on Perishable goods 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 adequate insulation was used before honoring claims.
Most refrigerated food 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 fresh 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 transported in temperature-controlled containers to maintain product integrity. It is crucial to monitor and maintain specific temperature ranges throughout the journey to prevent spoilage and ensure food safety.
Shipments of fresh and frozen food require compliance with both Brazilian export regulations and Chinese import regulations, including obtaining necessary phytosanitary certificates, health certificates, and ensuring that the products meet China's food safety standards.
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