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How to order beef for your ship

Send the vessel's requisition by email or through the quote form. Here is what happens next, and what to include so we can quote fast.

  1. Send the request

    Email info@beef2ship.com or use the quote form. Requests through your port agent or ShipServ work too.

  2. Get a quote

    We quote in kg or lb with IMPA codes, usually within the hour during business hours.

  3. Confirm in writing

    The owner, master or an authorized agent confirms the order in writing.

  4. Pick, log and certify

    We pick from frozen stock, log the temperature and prepare the FSIS ship-stores certificate for foreign-flag vessels.

  5. Deliver

    By reefer truck to the berth with a TWIC-carrying driver, or by launch to ships at anchor.

  6. Sign and invoice

    The master or chief cook signs and stamps the receipt with a temperature photo. We invoice the same day.

What to include

  • Vessel name and IMO numberAnd the owner or manager we invoice.
  • Port, ETA, berth or anchoragePlus your agent's contact.
  • Flag and next portsFor the FSIS ship-stores certificate.
  • Crew size and nationalitySo we quote the right mix of halal, kosher and standard beef.
  • Cuts, ranges and quantitiesIn kg or lb, with IMPA codes if you have them.
  • Frozen or chilledFrozen at 0°F (−18°C) is standard for deep-sea vessels.

Fees and terms

Anchorage, night and weekend deliveries carry a delivery fee that we quote up front. Approved accounts get credit terms; new accounts may be asked for a deposit.

Send us your beef order

Quotes in kg or lb with IMPA codes. Tell us the vessel, the port and the ETA.

Request a quote

Standards on every order

  • FEDERALLY INSPECTED PLANTS • USDA BEEF • USDAINSPECTED
    USDA-inspected beefFederally inspected plants only
  • CERTIFIED PACKERS • SEALED CASES • KOSHER
    KosherCertified packers, sealed cases
  • CERTIFIED PACKERS • SEALED CASES • HALAL
    HalalCertified packers, sealed cases
  • EXPORT • SHIP STORES • CERTIFICATES • FSIS9060-5
    FSIS certificatesExport and ship-stores paperwork
  • COLD CHAIN LOGGED • EVERY DELIVERY • 0°F−18°C
    Logged cold chainTemperature photo on every receipt
  • QUOTES IN KG OR LB • IMPA CODES • IMPACODED
    IMPA-codedQuotes match the requisition
  • CREDENTIALED DRIVERS • PORT ACCESS • TWIC
    TWIC driversUnescorted terminal access
  • EXPORT PAPERWORK • MEXICAN PORTS • MXMEXICOSENASICA
    Mexico-readyExport papers for SENASICA
  • ANCHORAGE DELIVERY • BOTH COASTS • PANAMACANAL
    Panama CanalDelivery by launch at anchor
  • TURNAROUND DAY • PIER DELIVERY • CRUISE
    Cruise linesPalletized for turnaround day

Kosher and halal certification comes from our packers; we sell their certified product in sealed cases. Badges are descriptive, not third-party marks.