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The route from Shenzhen to Genoa is ideal for transporting fresh produce and frozen food due to its efficiency and speed. Air freight ensures that perishable items maintain their quality during transit, minimizing spoilage and extending shelf life. This route offers direct connections that cater specifically to the needs of chilled and refrigerated goods, ensuring optimal handling and storage conditions. Additionally, the strategic location of both cities facilitates access to major European markets, enhancing distribution opportunities.
Shenzhen boasts a modern airport equipped with advanced cold chain logistics facilities, ensuring that fresh and frozen items are stored and transported at the correct temperatures. The infrastructure supports rapid loading and unloading processes, which is vital for maintaining the integrity of temperature-sensitive products. Conversely, Genoa's port is well-prepared for the incoming shipments, with specialized storage options for chilled and frozen goods, allowing for seamless distribution across Italy and beyond. Both locations provide robust support systems that are essential for the effective movement of fresh and frozen food items.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Chinese customs regulations, including accurate HS classification and complete export declarations.
Imports are subject to European Union customs, product safety, and sanitary-phytosanitary rules, with possible inspections for high-risk goods.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
When shipping from Shenzhen, China to Genoa, Italy via air, expect delays due to the East Asia Rainy Season (May-October) and the Western Pacific Typhoon Season (June-November). Build in buffer time for potential disruptions, especially during peak rainfall months (June-September) and typhoon activity (August-October). Arrange vessel space well in advance of the Golden Week holiday (October 1-7) to avoid congestion and slowdowns. Additionally, monitor customs processing times closely during the Western New Year period (December 20-January 5) to mitigate delays.
When shipping fresh produce, Proper packaging is vital to control temperature and moisture. Our team suggests using cooler boxes with phase-change packs for Chilled food and dry ic...
Keeping the cold chain for Refrigerated food necessitates tightly controlled handling. Reduce door-open time during loading and unloading so perishable goods does not warm or conde...
For larger volumes of fresh food, Using the correct container type is key. Our logistics team recommends powered reefer units for mixed loads of chilled beverages and Frozen goods ...
Exporting Perishable goods often involves additional documentation beyond a standard commercial invoice. Depending on destination, you may need sanitary certificates, temperature-c...
Before pickup, stage Fresh food at the correct temperature: typically 0–4°C for chilled beverages and −18°C or below for Frozen food. Avoid storing fresh food directly on the floor...
Moving Fresh food successfully necessitates a continuous cold chain. Use thermal containers 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 Reefer cargo.
Yes, frozen goods can Usually 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 reefer cargo at temperature while staying within dry‑ice limits.
Standard cargo policies may limit coverage for temperature-related loss on Perishable goods and frozen food. Insurance specialists generally 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 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 Reefer cargo 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 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 kept at specific temperature ranges during air freight to maintain quality. It is essential to use insulated packaging and temperature-controlled containers to prevent spoilage. Additionally, proper labeling indicating the nature of the goods and handling instructions is necessary.
Regulations require that fresh and frozen food shipments comply with both Chinese export regulations and Italian import regulations, which may include health certifications, phytosanitary certificates, and compliance with EU food safety standards. Proper documentation is crucial to facilitate customs clearance at both ends.
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