Shipping Medicines from Piraeus to Puerto Caldera via Ocean Freight

Transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical goods Requires tested thermal shippers, correct refrigerants, and maintained temperature monitoring. Use an express service where possible, stabilize gel packs, and place a data logger in the carton to verify that medical drugs stayed within their labeled temperature range.

Fragile glass vials of pharmaceutical goods need to be packed in Molded trays with 360-degree padding. Position trays inside a sturdy shipping box and Fill void-fill so nothing moves. For moisture-sensitive medical drugs, integrate this with moisture-barrier inner bags and desiccants.

International shipments of medical drugs typically necessitate a detailed commercial invoice, packing list, and any Licenses required by the importing country. Most regulated markets also require Certificates of Analysis, proof of GDP-compliant handling, and clear temperature instructions for cold-chain medicines. Verify requirements with your customs broker before shipping.

For moisture-sensitive pharmaceutical goods, specify Foil-laminate pouches plus desiccant sachets inside the packaging. Secure cartons tightly, avoid damaged boxes, and book transport options that minimize exposure to rain and high humidity, such as covered docks and climate-controlled linehaul for medical drugs.

High-value medical drugs usually require Specialized cargo insurance that covers temperature excursions, breakage, and theft. Consult an insurer familiar with pharmaceutical goods, state the full replacement value, and store temperature and handling records so claims can be processed efficiently if something goes wrong.

Pharmaceuticals require specific temperature control and protection from moisture during ocean freight. It is crucial to use refrigerated containers or temperature-controlled environments to maintain the integrity of the medicines throughout the 10,895 km journey.

Shipping pharmaceuticals between Greece and Costa Rica necessitates compliance with both countries' regulations, including obtaining necessary import licenses and ensuring that all pharmaceutical products are registered with the Costa Rican Ministry of Health. Proper documentation, including a certificate of origin and safety data sheets, is also required.

Shippers can submit details via our Request a Quote form or talk to our team through the Contact Us page on our website.

Our operations are fully compliant with CBP, TSA, IATA, and NMFTA standards to ensure secure, lawful, and efficient cross-border operations.

Yes, one example is CE North America, where we built a custom EDI feed that pushes real-time shipment updates, documentation, and exception alerts directly into their ERP, eliminating dozens of manual tasks and improving cross-department visibility.