Safe handling of your valuable Frozen Food freight
China
Brazil
The air route from Shanghai to Belem offers optimal conditions for transporting fresh produce and chilled food, ensuring swift delivery and minimizing spoilage. With advanced air freight capabilities, this route supports temperature-controlled logistics, crucial for maintaining the integrity of refrigerated and frozen food items. The efficiency of air transport allows for quick access to the Brazilian market, enabling timely distribution of perishable goods.
Shanghai's logistics infrastructure is robust, featuring state-of-the-art cargo facilities equipped with temperature regulation systems to handle fresh and frozen food efficiently. Similarly, Belem boasts a well-connected port and airport, facilitating smooth customs clearance and distribution channels for chilled and refrigerated products. Both locations are supported by advanced handling equipment, ensuring that products remain in optimal condition throughout the supply chain.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Chinese customs regulations, including proper product coding and full value disclosure.
Air imports into Belém must follow Brazilian customs rules, requiring accurate commercial invoices, packing lists, and correct HS classification
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
When shipping from Shanghai to Belem, book air cargo space well in advance, especially before the Lunar New Year (mid-January to late-February) and the Christmas retail peak (October-December), as capacity tightens. Anticipate delays due to terminal congestion during these periods; build in extra buffer days to your schedules. Additionally, account for potential weather disruptions during the South Atlantic cyclone risk (November-April) and Brazil's wet season (October-March), which may affect transit times and port operations. Always communicate closely with local agents to navigate these seasonal challenges effectively.
When shipping fresh produce, robust packaging is critical to control temperature and moisture. Our team suggests using Insulated cartons with ice packs for Chilled food and dry ice...
Keeping the cold chain for fresh produce demands tightly controlled handling. Reduce door-open time during loading and unloading so Reefer cargo does not warm or condense. Our oper...
For larger volumes of fresh food, booking the correct container type is critical. Our logistics team recommends Integrated reefer containers for mixed loads of chilled food and Fro...
Exporting refrigerated food often demands additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need sanitary certificates, temperature-c...
Before pickup, stage perishable goods 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 ...
Moving perishable goods successfully demands 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 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. 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 limit coverage for temperature-related loss on chilled 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 adequate insulation 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 temperature-controlled shipment 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 food must stay well below zero. If only one temperature setpoint is available, We recommend separating them into different temperature-controlled shipments to avoid freezing Fresh produce or partially thawing frozen items.
Fresh and frozen food requires strict temperature control throughout the air freight process. It is essential to utilize temperature-controlled containers to maintain the integrity of the products. Additionally, proper packaging is critical to prevent spoilage and contamination during transit.
Shipments of fresh and frozen food to Brazil must comply with both Chinese export regulations and Brazilian import regulations. This includes obtaining the necessary phytosanitary certificates, ensuring that products meet Brazilian health standards, and completing all required customs documentation for food imports.
The majority of clients are up and running within days, after we gather basic shipment details and compliance documents, set up your profile, configure SAMMIE access, and align your first shipment.
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