Shipping Ambient Food from Baltimore to Long Beach via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using moisture-warning labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if all items are properly cushioned and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using cell partitions for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you might also need manufacturer declarations and certificates of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your snacks and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be handled with care to prevent damage or contamination. It is important to ensure that the cargo is properly secured and that temperature-sensitive items are monitored throughout the journey, even though ambient food is typically shelf-stable.

The shipment of packaged food requires proper documentation, including a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and any necessary health certificates or permits to comply with food safety regulations. Since both ports are within the United States, customs requirements will be minimal, but all documentation must be accurate to avoid delays.

Teams can expect 50% less time spent tracking shipments, immediate visibility, fewer shipment errors and missed handoffs, better alignment between purchasing, logistics, and finance, and lower overhead with fewer manual check-ins.

Yes, within SAMMIE’s Smart Document Hub human help is one click away if your team needs additional support.

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