More than 20 years of experience in global Food shipping
Vietnam
Brazil
The ocean route from Cai Mep to Suape offers significant advantages for transporting ambient food products. This pathway ensures the safe delivery of shelf-stable groceries, minimizing the risk of spoilage during transit. With access to large cargo vessels, the movement of processed food can be optimized for efficiency, allowing for substantial shipments that meet market demand. Additionally, the route benefits from established maritime logistics, enhancing reliability and reducing potential disruptions.
Cai Mep is equipped with modern port facilities capable of handling a variety of cargo, including dry food and packaged groceries. Its strategic location facilitates seamless connections to major shipping lanes, making it an ideal departure point. Similarly, Suape boasts advanced infrastructure with deep-water capabilities, allowing for the accommodation of large vessels. Both ports are supported by efficient customs processes and logistics services, streamlining the movement of goods upon arrival.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must ensure full compliance with Vietnamese customs regulations, including proper product classification and supporting origin evidence.
Imports are subject to Brazilian customs clearance procedures, including advance cargo information and proper NCM (Mercosur tariff) classification
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
When shipping from Cai Mep, Vietnam to Suape, Brazil, prepare for significant delays due to the Southeast Asia Monsoon Season (May-November) and Brazil's Wet Season (October-March). Include extra buffer days to account for port congestion and communicate closely with carriers for updated schedules. Secure vessel space well in advance during peak export periods (January-May, September-December) to avoid tight connections and plan for alternative routings to mitigate disruptions from weather-related issues and increased cargo volumes.
When shipping ambient food, robust packing is critical for medium‑fragility items. We recommend using sturdy corrugated boxes with Tight internal dividers for Snacks. For moisture-...
Medium-weight cartons of packaged groceries are best handled as orientation-sensitive freight, especially where Bottled drinks are packed with snacks. We recommend clearly marking ...
Using suitable shipping container for packaged groceries supports product integrity and Regulatory compliance. For parcel shipments of ambient food, We recommend RSC cartons with i...
Even for shelf-stable dry food, exporters must comply with applicable food laws in both origin and destination markets. Ensure all snacks have Legible ingredient lists, batch or lo...
Before pickup and during cross-docking, stage processed food in clean, dry, odor-free areas away from Chemicals. Moisture-sensitive snacks Should be kept off the floor on Pallets w...
Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.
You are allowed to ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.
Most international shipments of packaged groceries typically need detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.
For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.
Most processed food and standard snacks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.
Packaged food should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to maintain quality. It is essential to ensure that packaging is robust and moisture-resistant to prevent contamination during the ocean voyage.
Shipments of packaged food from Vietnam to Brazil must comply with Brazilian health regulations, which include obtaining a sanitary license and ensuring proper labeling in accordance with ANVISA standards. Documentation must also include certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates if applicable.
Our team serves retail and hospitality, technology and electronics, industrial manufacturing, healthcare equipment, and complex spare parts and machinery, and we can move global freight for other sectors as well.
Our system uses historical lane performance, live vessel telemetry, port congestion trends, and weather overlays to calculate constantly updating ETAs that go beyond static carrier estimates.
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