Shipping Bottled Drinks from Bangkok to Long Beach via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship dry food and bottled drinks together if all items are securely packed and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of processed food will require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you could be asked for Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard beverages are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates such as phytosanitary certificates or FDA registration for food products to comply with U.S. import regulations.

Packaged food should be stored in a dry, temperature-controlled environment during transit to prevent spoilage. Proper sealing and labeling are essential to ensure compliance with customs regulations and to protect the integrity of the food products.

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

Yes, we do, including 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.

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