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The route from Surabaya to Istanbul is highly advantageous for transporting packaged food due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Utilizing ocean freight allows for the bulk transport of ambient food products, ensuring they reach their destination in optimal condition. This method also minimizes environmental impact compared to air freight, making it a sustainable choice for shelf-stable groceries. Furthermore, the long-distance journey is well-suited for processed foods that do not require refrigeration, ensuring they maintain their quality throughout transit.
Surabaya boasts a well-equipped port with extensive facilities for handling various cargo, including dry food products. The city's infrastructure supports efficient loading and unloading operations, facilitating smooth transitions to shipping vessels. In Istanbul, the port is similarly advanced, providing access to a vast distribution network throughout Europe and the Middle East. This connectivity ensures that packaged groceries can be quickly and effectively routed to their final destinations, maximizing supply chain efficiency.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must adhere to Indonesian customs regulations, including correct HS codes, export permits, and any sector-specific controls.
Imports are subject to Turkish customs rules, including advance cargo information, proper valuation, and accurate HS coding.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
When shipping from Surabaya, Indonesia to Istanbul, Turkey, anticipate significant delays due to the Southeast Asia monsoon season (May-November) and Indian Ocean cyclone season (April-June and October-December). Build in buffer days to schedules and secure flexible berthing windows to accommodate potential port congestion and weather disruptions. Coordinate closely with carriers for real-time updates, especially during peak holiday periods like Lunar New Year (mid-January to late-February) and Eid holidays (March-June), as operational slowdowns can impact transit times.
When shipping Processed food, Proper packaging is critical for medium‑fragility items. We recommend using sturdy corrugated boxes with Tight internal dividers for ambient food. For...
Medium-weight cartons of Packaged food Should be handled as orientation-sensitive freight, especially where Bottled drinks are packed with snacks. We recommend clearly marking cart...
Selecting the right shipping container for Food supports product integrity and Regulatory compliance. For parcel shipments of ambient food, We recommend outer shippers with inner c...
Even for shelf-stable Food, You must comply with applicable food laws in both origin and destination markets. Ensure all snacks have Legible ingredient lists, batch or lot numbers,...
Before pickup and during cross-docking, Keep Packaged food in clean, dry, odor-free areas away from Chemicals. Moisture-sensitive snacks Should be kept off the floor on shelving wi...
Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.
You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if all items are Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding packaged groceries.
Most international shipments of Ambient food Require 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 origin documentation, especially for animal-derived ingredients.
For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your beverages and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.
Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We 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 must be stored in a dry, temperature-controlled environment during transit to prevent spoilage. Proper packaging is essential to protect against moisture and contamination. Additionally, compliance with international food safety standards is required.
Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, sanitary and phytosanitary certificate, and import permits as per Turkish regulations. It's essential to ensure that all documents comply with both Indonesian export and Turkish import regulations to avoid delays.
Yes, we offer port-to-door service that covers customs and final-mile delivery.
Yes, we offer U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage.
We handle ISF, AMS, and ACE filings for your shipments.
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