Shipping Beverages from Barcelona to Baltimore via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates A sealed inner barrier 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 Each item is 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 Commercial 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, We 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 Can be 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.

Packaged food must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage. Additionally, proper stowage is essential to avoid damage during transit, and containers should be sealed to prevent contamination.

The shipment must include a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary health certificates or permits required by U.S. customs to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Absolutely, SAMMIE supports user-level permissions so warehouse, finance, purchasing, or customer service teams can access exactly what they need and nothing they don’t.

Yes, we do. Our licensed customs experts handle import/export compliance, HS classification, tariff codes, ISF filings, and coordination with U.S. and international agencies.

SAMMIE flags potential issues such as rerouted containers or port congestion early, giving our team time to step in quickly, resolve problems, and keep you proactively updated.