Every destination market has its own certification bodies, labelling rules, and port procedures. Getting these wrong means detained containers and storage costs. Below are our market-specific guides — each covering exactly what your shipment needs to clear customs on the first inspection.
Each guide covers the destination's regulatory authority, mandatory certifications, common rejection reasons, shipping route from Santos, and answers to the questions importers ask most often.
The Gulf's largest re-export hub. Strict Halal body recognition and ESMA labelling rules — the most common cause of first-shipment rejection at Jebel Ali.
The region's biggest consumer market, with the most demanding paperwork. SABER certification and SFDA registration must be completed before your container sails.
One of the world's largest sugar importers. GOEIC inspects every food shipment, and your Certificate of Origin must be authenticated by the Egyptian Consulate in Brazil first.
West Africa's most importer-friendly market and a natural distribution base for the wider region. Shortest transit time from Brazil of any market we serve.
A Halal certificate valid in Egypt may be rejected in the UAE. A health certificate accepted in Ghana may not satisfy Saudi SFDA. The certification body itself — not just the certificate — has to be recognised by your specific destination country. This single detail causes more first-shipment detentions than any other factor, and it is the first thing we verify before selecting a manufacturer.
Beyond our four primary guide markets, we regularly coordinate FCL shipments to importers across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Detailed guides for these markets are in development — contact us directly in the meantime.
Tell us your destination country, product, and volume. We'll send you the exact documentation checklist for that market — within 4 hours, 7 days a week.
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