Shipping Dry Food from Bogota to Puerto Quetzal via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if all items are Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need free-sale certificates and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment to ensure its quality and safety during transit. Proper packaging is essential to prevent damage and contamination, and compliance with international shipping standards for food products is required.

Shipments of packaged food require compliance with both Colombian export regulations and Guatemalan import regulations, including obtaining necessary permits, adhering to health and safety standards, and ensuring proper labeling and documentation for customs clearance.

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