Shipping Ambient Food from Altamira to Long Beach via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not damage surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of Ambient food typically need detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard snacks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for oil-based dry food, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food require a commercial invoice, packing list, and specific import permits from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Additionally, a phytosanitary certificate may be needed for certain food items to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations.

Packaged food should be stored in temperature-controlled containers to maintain quality during transit. It is crucial to ensure that the cargo is properly secured to prevent damage during ocean transportation, and care must be taken to avoid contamination from other goods.

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