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The air route from Shenzhen to Bogota is particularly advantageous for transporting fresh produce and chilled food, ensuring minimal exposure to temperature fluctuations. By utilizing air freight, suppliers can maintain the quality and integrity of perishable items, reducing spoilage risks. This route is ideal for meeting the high demand for fresh and frozen food in the Colombian market, providing timely access to a variety of products. Additionally, air transport allows for efficient inventory management, enabling swift replenishment of stock.
Shenzhen boasts a modern and well-equipped airport with specialized facilities for handling perishable goods, including temperature-controlled storage and rapid loading options. This infrastructure supports the efficient transfer of fresh and frozen food to various destinations. In Bogota, El Dorado International Airport offers advanced cold chain logistics capabilities, ensuring that products remain at optimal temperatures upon arrival. Together, the robust infrastructures in both cities facilitate the seamless movement of chilled and frozen items, enhancing supply chain reliability.
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Exporters must comply with Chinese customs regulations, including proper HS code declaration and properly submitted export paperwork.
Importers must register with Colombian customs (DIAN) and verify that all commercial invoices, packing lists, and air waybills are consistent with the electronic declarations
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
When shipping from Shenzhen, China to Bogota, Colombia, prepare for potential delays due to the East Asia Rainy Season (May-October) and the Western Pacific Typhoon Season (June-November). Build in buffer days to your schedule, especially during peak rainfall (June-September) and typhoon months (August-October). Confirm vessel space well in advance of the China Golden Week (October 1-7) and the Lunar New Year (late January to mid-February) to avoid rollovers. Stay updated on weather conditions and adjust cut-off times accordingly to ensure timely deliveries.
When shipping fresh produce, correct packing is vital to control temperature and moisture. Most cold-chain specialists recommend using Insulated cartons with phase-change packs for...
Keeping the cold chain for chilled food necessitates tightly controlled handling. Limit door-open time during loading and unloading so Reefer cargo does not warm or condense. Indus...
For larger volumes of fresh food, selecting the correct container type is key. Most carriers recommend Integrated reefer containers for mixed loads of chilled beverages and Frozen ...
Exporting fresh food often involves additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need phytosanitary or veterinary certificates, ...
Before pickup, stage 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...
Moving fresh produce successfully necessitates 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 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 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. 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 fresh food 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 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 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, We recommend separating them into different temperature-controlled shipments to avoid freezing Fresh produce or partially thawing frozen items.
Fresh and frozen food requires careful temperature control throughout the air freight process to maintain quality. Proper packaging with insulation and refrigerants is essential to prevent spoilage during the 16858 km journey.
Shipments of fresh and frozen food must comply with both Chinese export regulations and Colombian import regulations, including obtaining necessary phytosanitary certificates, health certificates, and ensuring that all products meet Colombian food safety standards.
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