Shipping Dry Food from Charlotte to Buenaventura via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates waterproof protection 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 shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit 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 dry food.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need itemized 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 ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose 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 snacks are 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.

Shipments of packaged food from the United States to Colombia must comply with Colombian food safety regulations, including obtaining necessary permits from INVIMA (National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance) and ensuring that all products meet the labeling requirements set by Colombian authorities.

When shipping packaged food via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the products are stored in a temperature-controlled environment to maintain their quality. Additionally, proper packaging is essential to prevent damage from moisture or contamination during transit, considering the long ocean journey from Charlotte to Buenaventura.

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