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The ocean route from Seattle to Navegantes is ideal for transporting fresh produce and chilled food, ensuring optimal conditions for maintaining quality during transit. The extended journey allows for careful handling and monitoring, minimizing the risk of spoilage for perishable items. With access to advanced refrigeration technologies on board, the integrity of both fresh and frozen food is preserved throughout the voyage.
Seattle boasts a robust port infrastructure equipped with state-of-the-art cold storage facilities, enabling efficient loading and unloading of temperature-sensitive cargo. Meanwhile, Navegantes features a well-connected port that supports efficient distribution channels for fresh and frozen products, ensuring quick access to local markets. Both locations are strategically positioned to facilitate seamless logistics and enhance supply chain efficiency for perishable goods.
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Exporters must comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), especially for aerospace and dual-use technologies.
Imports are subject to Brazilian customs clearance procedures, including correct HS/NCM coding and payment of applicable duties and taxes.
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When shipping from Seattle to Navegantes, expect significant delays due to severe winter weather (November-March) and heavy rainfall (October-March). Build in additional buffer days to account for potential disruptions and be cautious of tight delivery windows during peak periods. Confirm vessel space and inland transport capacity well in advance, especially during South America’s fruit and soy export peaks (January-May, September-December; February-June). Stay updated on weather conditions and adjust schedules accordingly to mitigate risks.
When shipping fresh produce, robust packaging is critical to control temperature and moisture. We recommend using cooler boxes with phase-change packs for Chilled food and dry ice ...
Keeping the cold chain for fresh produce demands tightly controlled handling. Minimize door-open time during loading and unloading so perishable goods does not warm or condense. In...
For larger volumes of fresh food, booking the correct container type is critical. We recommend powered reefer units for mixed loads of chilled beverages and Frozen goods that must ...
Exporting refrigerated food often demands additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need Health certificates, temperature-con...
Before pickup, stage perishable goods at the correct temperature: typically 0–4°C for chilled food and −18°C or below for Frozen food. Avoid storing fresh food directly on the floo...
Moving perishable goods successfully demands a continuous cold chain. Use Insulated packaging with the right amount of gel packs for refrigerated food or dry ice for frozen goods, 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 in many cases 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 reefer cargo at temperature while staying within dry‑ice limits.
Standard cargo policies may limit coverage for temperature-related loss on chilled food and frozen food. We recommend arranging a policy that specifically covers temperature deviation and spoilage, and declaring the full value of your refrigerated food shipment. 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 goods 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 goods 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, best practice is separating them into different temperature-controlled shipments to avoid freezing Fresh produce or partially thawing frozen items.
Fresh and frozen food must be transported in temperature-controlled containers to maintain appropriate temperatures throughout the journey. It is essential to monitor the refrigeration systems and ensure that the cargo is loaded and unloaded quickly to minimize temperature fluctuations.
Shipments of Fresh & Frozen Food must comply with Brazilian health regulations, which include obtaining import permits and ensuring that products meet the sanitary and phytosanitary standards set by Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture. Additionally, a customs declaration and necessary documentation for food safety must be provided.
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