Shipping Bottled Drinks from Charleston to Seattle via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is Individually protected and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not Soak surrounding packaged groceries.

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

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

Most Ambient food and standard beverages Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for sensitive beverages, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be kept in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage, and it is important to ensure that containers are sealed properly to avoid contamination during transit.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, a commercial invoice, and any necessary food safety certifications to comply with regulatory standards for food products within the United States.

No, we use in-house customs brokerage with automation to reduce errors and accelerate clearance, rather than outsourcing to third-party brokers with outdated, manual documentation processes.

The “One Test Run Challenge” is an invitation to move a single shipment with DNA so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership, showing how our SAMMIE platform and proactive team perform in a real-world test.

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.