Shipping Packaged Groceries from Cartagena to Bogota via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks demands A sealed inner barrier such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using moisture-warning labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is properly cushioned and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using cell partitions for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of processed food will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you might also need Health certificates and certificates of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your snacks and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard beverages Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be securely packaged to prevent damage during transit, ensuring it remains shelf-stable. It is important to monitor temperature and humidity levels during shipping to maintain product integrity, as ocean freight can expose goods to varying environmental conditions.

All packaged food shipments must comply with Colombian food safety regulations, including proper labeling and documentation. Additionally, a sanitary certificate may be required to confirm that the food meets health standards before it can be transported inland from the port.

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