Shipping Shelf-stable Food from Busan to Santos via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not Soak surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment to maintain quality and prevent spoilage. Additionally, proper stowage to avoid damage and contamination is critical, as well as ensuring that the packaging is robust enough to withstand the ocean freight conditions.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and health certificates that comply with Brazilian regulations on imported food products. Import permits may also be necessary, along with proof of origin and compliance with safety standards.

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