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The air route from San Jose to Viracopos is ideal for transporting fresh produce and chilled food, ensuring that products maintain their quality and safety during transit. The speed of air freight minimizes the time perishable items spend in transit, which is crucial for maintaining freshness and reducing spoilage. Additionally, this route provides access to a growing market in Brazil, offering opportunities for expansion in the fresh and frozen food sector. Overall, the efficiency of this air route supports the delivery of high-quality refrigerated food products.
San Jose's airport is equipped with modern facilities designed to handle temperature-sensitive cargo, including dedicated cold storage areas that preserve the integrity of fresh and frozen items. At Viracopos, the infrastructure includes specialized handling systems for perishable goods, ensuring quick and efficient processing upon arrival. Both airports are strategically located to facilitate seamless logistics operations, providing access to major distribution networks. This infrastructure is essential for maintaining the cold chain throughout the supply chain, ensuring that products reach their destination in optimal condition.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Costa Rican customs regulations and submit complete electronic export declarations before cargo acceptance.
All inbound cargo must undergo Receita Federal customs inspection and complete advance cargo information (e.g., CE-Mercante)
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Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
Consider the Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season (May-November) and anticipate potential disruptions, including last-minute changes to port rotations during peak storm activity (August-October). Additionally, confirm vessel space well in advance for the Western New Year period (December 20-January 5) to avoid congestion and staffing shortages. Prepare for extended transit times during Brazil's Wet Season (October-March) due to heavier rainfall and flooding risks. Lastly, coordinate closely with shipping schedules during the South America fruit export peak (January-May, September-December) to mitigate delays.
When shipping fresh produce, Proper packaging is critical to control temperature and moisture. Most cold-chain specialists recommend using thermal liners with phase-change packs fo...
Keeping the cold chain for Refrigerated food demands tightly controlled handling. Limit door-open time during loading and unloading so frozen goods does not warm or condense. Indus...
For larger volumes of fresh food, Using the correct container type is critical. Most carriers recommend refrigerated ISO containers for mixed loads of chilled beverages and frozen ...
Exporting Perishable goods often demands additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need phytosanitary or veterinary certifica...
Before pickup, stage Fresh food at the correct temperature: typically 0–4°C for chilled food and −18°C or below for frozen goods. Avoid storing Fresh produce directly on the floor;...
Moving Fresh food successfully demands a continuous cold chain. Use cooler boxes 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 Reefer cargo.
Yes, Frozen food 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. Most experts 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 food. Most shippers should 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 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 temperature-controlled shipment 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. 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 temperature-controlled shipments to avoid freezing perishable goods or partially thawing frozen items.
Fresh and frozen food must be kept within specific temperature ranges during air freight, requiring appropriate refrigeration or freezing solutions. It is crucial to ensure that packaging is insulated and that temperature monitoring devices are used throughout the journey to maintain product integrity.
Shipments of fresh and frozen food must comply with both Costa Rican and Brazilian regulations, including health certifications, import permits, and adherence to sanitary and phytosanitary standards. Proper documentation must accompany the shipment to ensure compliance with customs regulations at both airports.
Yes, DNA manages both full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) shipments.
DNA offers ground transportation including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and drayage services, with U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage, scalable capacity, GPS tracking, and digital documentation.
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