Shipping Dry Food from Altamira to Minneapolis via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires waterproof protection such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if every unit is properly cushioned and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate 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 snacks, you could be asked for Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, most shippers choose comprehensive cargo cover that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

The necessary documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and import permits. Additionally, a phytosanitary certificate may be required to ensure the packaged food meets U.S. health standards.

Yes, all packaged food must comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including labeling requirements and safety standards. Importers must also register with the FDA and may need to provide prior notice of the shipment.

You can submit details via our Request a Quote form or talk to our team through the Contact Us page on our website.

We are fully compliant with CBP, TSA, IATA, and NMFTA standards to ensure secure, lawful, and efficient cross-border operations.

Yes, for CE North America, where we built a custom EDI feed that pushes real-time shipment updates, documentation, and exception alerts directly into their ERP, eliminating dozens of manual tasks and improving cross-department visibility.