Shipping Ambient Food from Chennai to Norfolk via Ocean Freight

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

You may ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is properly cushioned and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

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

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose comprehensive cargo cover that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard beverages are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food shipments from India to the United States must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, which include prior notice of shipment, labeling requirements, and adherence to safety standards. Additionally, importers must ensure compliance with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations.

Packaged food should be stored in a dry, cool environment during transit to prevent spoilage. It is crucial to ensure that the containers are sealed properly to avoid contamination. Additionally, monitoring humidity and temperature levels throughout the journey is important to maintain the integrity of shelf-stable food products.

Yes, it’s possible. 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.

The SAMMIE platform provides 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, the platform uses enterprise-grade security, including role-based access controls, secure cloud infrastructure, and encrypted data transmission so only authorized users can access shipment data.