Glossary

INSURANCE CERTIFICATE

A document issued by an insurance company or broker that verifies the coverage and details of the cargo insurance for the exported goods.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

INTERMODAL CONNECTIONS

Intermodal connections involve the coordinated use of different transportation modes (such as ships, trains, and trucks) in a single supply chain or transportation route. It refers to the seamless movement of cargo using multiple modes of transportation, with standardized containers enabling easy transfer between these modes.

SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS

INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT

Involves the transportation of goods across national borders. It requires compliance with customs regulations, documentation, and coordination with freight forwarders or logistics providers to ensure smooth customs clearance and international shipping procedures.

SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS

INTERNATIONAL SHRIMP TRADE

Buying, selling, and exchange of shrimp between countries, involving aspects such as customs regulations, tariffs, and sanitary requirements.

INDUSTRY TERMS

IQF

Individual Quick freezing (IQF) is used for each shrimp piece, efficiently preserving the properties and structure of the products at the time of defrosting.

Through a conveyor belt with a blast of cold air, the shrimp is rapidly and immediately frozen from the inside out. This process ensures that the ice crystals formed within the tissues are microscopic, preventing damage to the cell walls.

IQF freezing allows for the consumption of the product in portions without the need to defrost the entire packaging.

TYPES OF FREEZING

INCOTERM

A universal term that defines a transaction between an importer and exporter, so that both parties understand the tasks, costs, risks, and responsibilities, as well as the logistical and transportation handling from the departure of the product until its receipt by the importing country.

INCOTERMS

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