Shipping Processed Food from Altamira to Cleveland via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if every unit is Individually protected and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not damage surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you May also need manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must comply with both Mexican and U.S. regulations, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements. Importers must ensure that all food products are labeled correctly, meet safety standards, and are accompanied by necessary documentation such as the bill of lading, commercial invoice, and any required health certificates.

Packaged food should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during ocean transport to prevent spoilage, especially for sensitive items. Proper securing of cargo is crucial to avoid damage during transit. Additionally, it is important to check for any specific packaging requirements to ensure compliance with U.S. import regulations.

Yes, we can integrate via robust EDI/API capabilities, mapping fields, automating status updates, pushing documentation, and syncing PO and invoice data with systems like SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or custom WMS/ERP platforms.

Absolutely, SAMMIE supports user-level permissions so warehouse, finance, purchasing, or customer service teams can access exactly what they need and nothing they don’t.

Yes, we do. Our licensed customs experts handle import/export compliance, HS classification, tariff codes, ISF filings, and coordination with U.S. and international agencies.