Shipping Ambient Food from Cai Mep to Atlanta via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands waterproof protection such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding drying agents and using clear handling labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is securely packed and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using separate inner boxes for beverages so that any leak does not Soak surrounding packaged groceries.

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 beverages, you May also need free-sale certificates and origin documentation, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose all-risks freight insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your beverages and note your packing methods, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for oil-based dry food, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including prior notice requirements and adherence to labeling standards. Importers must ensure that the products meet safety and quality standards set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) if applicable.

Required documentation includes a Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates such as FDA import permits and phytosanitary certificates, if applicable. Importers should also prepare to submit a prior notice to the FDA before the shipment arrives in the U.S.

Yes, you can. You don’t have to move your whole operation; you can give us one shipment in any mode or lane as a “test run,” and we’ll handle it end-to-end with precision, transparency, and care.

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.