Cold Chain and Food Logistics Without Interruption
We import and export perishable and non-perishable food with temperature control, SAG and SERNAPESCA certifications and full food chain coordination.
Cargo Logistics for the Food Industry in Chile
The food industry imposes the most demanding logistics standards in international trade. An error in the cold chain can ruin a fresh fruit shipment; a delayed customs clearance can cause fish to expire in a warehouse; and an incorrect phytosanitary certificate can result in the destruction of goods in the destination country. The tolerance for error in food logistics is, in practice, zero.
Chile is one of the world's largest food exporters: the world's first exporter of blueberries and walnuts, third in grapes and fourth in plums, as well as a major exporter of salmon, trout, honey, wine and olive oil. At the same time, Chile imports large volumes of processed food, raw materials for the agro-food industry (flours, oils, additives) and ethnic products for its growing gourmet market.
The regulatory challenges are enormous: the SAG (Agricultural and Livestock Service) controls the entry and exit of products of animal and plant origin; SERNAPESCA regulates hydrobiological products; the Ministry of Health (ISP) supervises processed food and additives; and destination markets have their own certification protocols. Navigating this regulatory maze requires specialists.
How FirstCargo serves your sector
Full Cold Chain Management
We coordinate reefer containers with precise temperature control from the loading point to the final destination. We monitor temperature records throughout the journey and guarantee cold chain integrity.
SAG and SERNAPESCA Certificate Management
We prepare and process all SAG phytosanitary and zoosanitary certificates, SERNAPESCA certificates of origin for seafood, and coordinate pre-shipment inspections for exports.
Fresh Fruit Export
Specific experience in exporting Chilean fresh fruit (grapes, blueberries, kiwis, cherries) to the USA, China, Europe and Brazil. We coordinate with packing houses, cold storage facilities and specialised reefer shipping lines.
Import of Food Raw Materials
We import raw materials for the food industry (flours, oils, preservatives, additives) with management of ISP and SAG registrations for smooth entry into Chile.
Why choose FirstCargo for your sector?
Zero Cold Chain Breaks
Strict temperature monitoring protocol with auditable records for each shipment. Immediate alerts if any parameter goes outside the defined range.
Full Regulatory Compliance
In-depth knowledge of SAG, SERNAPESCA, ISP regulations and the protocols of destination markets (USDA, FDA, EU, MAFF Japan).
Critical Response Speed
Food cannot wait. Our team responds within minutes to incidents affecting perishable food cargo.
Specialised Insurance
Specific insurance policies for perishable cargo covering deterioration due to temperature failure and other industry-specific risks.
Services for this sector
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we have experience in exporting fresh and frozen salmon from Chile, primarily from the Tenth and Eleventh Regions (Los Lagos and Aysén). We coordinate with processing plants, SERNAPESCA certificates, customs clearance and refrigerated air or sea freight to markets in Japan, the USA, Brazil and Europe.
Reefer containers can maintain temperatures from -25°C to +25°C with a precision of ±0.5°C. For fresh fruit, the typical range is 0°C to 4°C; for frozen fish and seafood, between -18°C and -20°C; for dairy products, between 2°C and 6°C. We configure the container according to the specific requirements of each product.
Yes, we manage all SAG phytosanitary certificates required for the export of fruit, vegetables, flowers and other plant products. This includes the certificate application, coordination of the SAG inspection at the packing house or port terminal and timely delivery of the certificate for inclusion in the export document set.
Do you import or export food from Chile?
Trust your food logistics to FirstCargo. Reliable cold chain, full certifications and 30+ years of industry experience.
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