Shipping Food from Atlanta to Shenzhen via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands waterproof protection such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel and using moisture-warning labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is properly cushioned and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using cell partitions for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries will require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you May also need manufacturer declarations and certificates of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose comprehensive cargo cover that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your snacks and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard beverages are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be properly sealed and labeled to prevent contamination during transit. It is important to ensure that the products are stored in temperature-controlled environments if necessary, and that they comply with shelf-stability requirements to maintain quality during the ocean journey.

Shipments of packaged food to China must comply with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) regulations. Importers must provide documentation such as health certificates, ingredient lists, and import permits. Additionally, products must meet China's food safety standards and labeling requirements.

Yes, one example is 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.

Yes, DNA offers full port-to-door service, managing booking, loading, customs clearance, and final-mile delivery with one point of contact and one visibility platform.

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