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Brazil
Costa Rica
The ocean route from Paranagua to Puerto Limon offers significant advantages for transporting packaged food. This maritime corridor provides a cost-effective means of shipping large volumes of processed and dry food products, ensuring they remain shelf-stable throughout transit. Additionally, the route's efficiency supports timely deliveries, which is crucial for maintaining product quality and freshness in the competitive grocery market.
Both Paranagua and Puerto Limon are equipped with modern port facilities that enhance the logistics of transporting ambient food items. Paranagua features advanced loading and unloading equipment, facilitating the swift handling of bulk shipments. Meanwhile, Puerto Limon boasts robust distribution networks and warehousing capabilities, allowing for seamless transfer of packaged groceries to local markets and retailers.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Brazilian customs regulations and submit complete electronic export declarations before cargo arrival at the terminal.
Imports are subject to Costa Rican customs valuation rules and current tariff schedules.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
When shipping from Paranagua, Brazil to Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, consider the Brazilian wet season (October-March) which can cause heavier rainfall and longer transit times. During the peak soy export period (February-June), expect severe port congestion and longer truck queues. Additionally, be aware of cyclone risks in the South Atlantic (November-April) that may require flexible routing. Lastly, book vessel space well in advance during the holiday peaks (December) to avoid capacity shortages.
When shipping ambient food, Proper packaging Is essential for medium‑fragility items. We recommend using sturdy corrugated boxes with compartment inserts for ambient food. For mois...
Medium-weight cartons of packaged groceries Should be handled as “this side up” freight, especially where Bottled drinks are packed with snacks. Most shippers recommend clearly mar...
Using suitable shipping container for Food Helps product integrity and Regulatory compliance. For parcel shipments of ambient food, most logistics providers suggest outer shippers ...
Even for shelf-stable dry food, You must comply with Food safety regulations in both origin and destination markets. Ensure all snacks have accurate product labels, batch or lot nu...
Before pickup and during cross-docking, stage Packaged food in Cool, dry, well-ventilated areas away from Chemicals. Moisture-sensitive snacks is best kept off the floor on shelvin...
Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food Requires A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.
You are allowed to ship Snacks and beverages together if Each item is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.
Most international shipments of packaged groceries Require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need free-sale certificates and origin documentation, especially for animal-derived ingredients.
For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your beverages and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.
Most processed food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.
Packaged food should be stored in a cool, dry environment to prevent spoilage during transit. It is essential to ensure that the cargo is secured properly to prevent movement during ocean transport, and that packaging is robust enough to withstand humidity and potential exposure to seawater.
Shipments of packaged food must comply with both Brazilian export regulations and Costa Rican import regulations. This includes obtaining necessary health certificates, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and providing accurate labeling and documentation for customs clearance at both ends.
Our licensed brokerage team delivers in-house customs brokerage including import/export clearance, tariff classification and valuation, ISF, AMS, and ACE filings, plus FDA, USDA, and multi-agency support.
Our distribution solutions include B2B pick/pack and palletization services.
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