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The route from Salvador to Teoloyucan offers significant advantages for transporting fresh produce and frozen food, ensuring optimal conditions throughout the journey. The ocean route allows for large volume shipments, which is ideal for maintaining the integrity of chilled and refrigerated items. Additionally, this pathway minimizes exposure to fluctuations in temperature, crucial for preserving the quality of perishable goods. Efficient handling at ports further enhances the reliability of delivering fresh and frozen food to the market.
Salvador's port is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities designed to handle refrigerated containers, ensuring that both fresh and frozen products are maintained at the required temperatures. In Teoloyucan, the infrastructure includes well-established distribution centers that facilitate quick processing and storage of chilled food items. Together, these facilities support a seamless transition from ocean transport to local distribution, enhancing the overall supply chain efficiency for perishable goods.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exports must comply with Brazilian Receita Federal customs regulations and electronic export declarations (DU-E) via the Siscomex.
Imports destined for Teoloyucan generally clear customs at primary maritime gateways or inland customs depots before overland delivery
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Account for potential delays due to Brazil's wet season (October-March), including localized flooding and longer terminal dwell times. Book vessel space well in advance during the Christmas retail peak (October-December) to avoid tight capacity. Monitor South Atlantic cyclone risks (November-April) and adjust schedules accordingly. Additionally, anticipate increased congestion during the South America fruit export peak (January-May) and plan for buffer days to mitigate delays.
When shipping Fresh food, correct packing is vital to control temperature and moisture. Our team suggests using thermal liners with Gel packs for Chilled food and dry ice for Froze...
Maintaining the cold chain for chilled food necessitates tightly controlled handling. Reduce door-open time during loading and unloading so frozen goods does not warm or condense. ...
For larger volumes of Perishable goods, selecting the correct container type is key. Our logistics team recommends refrigerated ISO containers for mixed loads of Refrigerated food ...
Shipping fresh food often involves additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need sanitary certificates, temperature-control ...
Before pickup, Store fresh produce 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 th...
Shipping fresh produce 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 Reefer cargo.
Yes, Frozen food can often 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 Exclude coverage for temperature-related loss on fresh food 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 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 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 Fresh produce 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, most logistics providers 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 integrity of the products during the ocean freight journey. Proper insulation and refrigeration systems are essential to prevent spoilage and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
Shipments of fresh and frozen food must comply with both Brazilian export regulations and Mexican import regulations, including obtaining necessary health certificates, phytosanitary certificates, and ensuring that products meet the Mexican food safety standards.
Yes, we manage import and export clearance to keep your shipments moving and compliant.
Yes, we provide cross-docking and transloading capabilities.
Yes, we provide coordinated delivery of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for hotels, resorts, and new builds.
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