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Chile
The ocean route from Genoa to Valparaiso offers significant advantages for transporting packaged food. This method ensures a stable environment, crucial for maintaining the quality of processed foods, as it minimizes exposure to temperature fluctuations and moisture. Additionally, ocean freight allows for the efficient movement of large quantities of dry food and ambient groceries, optimizing costs and enhancing supply chain reliability. With ample cargo space, shippers can consolidate shipments, further reducing expenses and improving delivery efficiency.
Genoa's port is well-equipped with modern facilities, including cold storage options and specialized handling equipment for shelf-stable food products. This infrastructure supports seamless loading and unloading processes, ensuring that packaged groceries are handled with care. In Valparaiso, the port boasts advanced logistics capabilities, including customs clearance services and distribution networks, facilitating quick access to the South American market. Together, these attributes create a robust framework for the successful transport and delivery of processed food items.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exports must comply with European Union dual-use and strategic goods regulations, including controls on restricted parties and destinations.
Imports are subject to Chilean customs valuation rules, relevant import duties, and VAT collection at the time of clearance.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
When shipping from Genoa, Italy to Valparaiso, Chile, anticipate significant delays due to North Atlantic winter storms (November-March), so build in additional buffer days in your transit plans. Secure flexible berthing windows and track weather forecasts closely to mitigate disruptions. During the South America fruit export peak (January-May), expect tight vessel space and longer dwell times, necessitating early bookings and adjustable cut-off times. Plan for increased congestion at key ports during harvest seasons (February-September) to avoid just-in-time delivery risks.
When shipping Processed food, appropriate protection Is essential for medium‑fragility items. We recommend using reinforced shipping boxes with cell partitions for Snacks. For mois...
Medium-weight cartons of Packaged food must be handled as “this side up” freight, especially where Bottled drinks are packed with shelf-stable food. Our team recommends clearly mar...
Selecting the right shipping container for processed food Helps product integrity and Regulatory compliance. For parcel shipments of shelf-stable food, our team suggests RSC carton...
Even for shelf-stable Food, shippers must comply with Food safety regulations in both origin and destination markets. Ensure all beverages have clear labeling, batch or lot numbers...
Before pickup and during cross-docking, Keep ambient food in Cool, dry, well-ventilated areas away from Chemicals. Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food must be kept off the floor o...
Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.
You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding Snacks.
Most international shipments of Ambient food will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.
For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.
Most Ambient food and standard beverages Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.
Packaged food shipments must comply with both Italian and Chilean regulations, including the requirement for phytosanitary certificates, labeling in Spanish, and adherence to food safety standards set by Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG).
Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates (e.g., health certificates, phytosanitary certificates) to facilitate customs clearance in both Italy and Chile.
We manage high-value or time-critical air freight through a strong air freight network focused on speed, security, and control, backed by predictive tracking and responsive logistics experts who support shippers frustrated with delays and silence from large expediters.
Yes, we are fully licensed (FMC #019344), bonded, insured, and C-TPAT compliant, with a digital-first customs process that uses automation to reduce delays, cut risk, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Yes, you will have a dedicated Client Success Officer who oversees your freight, solves problems proactively, and keeps you informed throughout each shipment.
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