Shipping Processed Food from Barcelona to Buenaventura via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if Each item is securely packed and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not damage surrounding dry food.

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 beverages, you May also need Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, We recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard snacks Can be shipped in standard dry vans as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, 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 during transit. Additionally, it should be properly secured to avoid shifting and damage during the ocean journey.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with Colombian customs regulations, which include obtaining an import permit, providing a sanitary certificate, and ensuring that all labeling meets Colombian standards.

Yes, you do. We walk you through onboarding to customize your experience and give you full access to the SAMMIE visibility platform.

Yes, DNA is fully licensed, bonded, and compliant with U.S. and international freight regulations as a Freight Forwarder, with credentials including Freight Forwarder & NVOCC License 019344, USDOT 3458744, MC-1128283, FMC Bond 91385, and C-TPAT Certification 24009050.

Yes, SAMMIE uses trained AI models to match documents, verify charges, and identify anomalies such as duplicate invoices, unmatched line items, or missing customs paperwork.