Shipping Food from Chennai to Portland via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if Each item is Individually protected and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food typically need Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you May also need Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard snacks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food require specific documentation including a commercial invoice, packing list, and a phytosanitary certificate to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations. Additionally, the FDA may require prior notice for food shipments.

Seasonal weather patterns, such as monsoon seasons in India, can affect port operations in Chennai, potentially impacting the loading process. Additionally, temperature variations during transit should be monitored to ensure the integrity of shelf-stable food products.

We specialize in retail and hospitality, technology and electronics, industrial manufacturing, healthcare equipment, and complex spare parts and machinery, and we can move global freight for other sectors as well.

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