Shipping Packaged Food from Busan to San Juan via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend 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 securely packed and beverages 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 beverages, you could be asked for 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 all-risks freight insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. 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 are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. 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 should be stored in a climate-controlled environment during transit to prevent spoilage. Additionally, it is essential to ensure that packaging is robust to withstand ocean transport conditions, including potential exposure to moisture and temperature fluctuations.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with both South Korean export regulations and U.S. import regulations, including obtaining necessary permits and ensuring that all food products meet health and safety standards set by the FDA. Additionally, proper labeling and documentation, including a bill of lading and customs declaration, are required for successful clearance at the ports.

SAMMIE gives you a live look at shipments from port to final delivery with 18 milestone updates, satellite container tracking, and instant alerts, so your team always knows what’s moving, what’s delayed, and what’s next.

Yes, SAMMIE is built with enterprise-grade security, including role-based access controls, secure cloud infrastructure, and encrypted data transmission so only authorized users can access shipment data.

Yes, we provide custom handling such as white-glove delivery, inside delivery, liftgate, and assembly services, especially for retail, hospitality, or medical equipment rollouts.