Shipping Snacks from Cleveland to Shekou via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using clear handling labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are securely packed and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using separate inner boxes for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not damage surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries typically need detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you might also need Health certificates and origin documentation, especially for Bottled drinks.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, insurance providers typically recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your beverages and Document packaging standards, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard snacks are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for Chocolate snacks, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

The documentation required includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates such as health certificates or phytosanitary certificates, which may be required by Chinese customs for food products.

Packaged food must comply with China's food safety laws, including proper labeling in Mandarin, adherence to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) regulations, and any specific import permits that may be required for certain food categories.

Yes, our system relies on enterprise-grade security, including role-based access controls, secure cloud infrastructure, and encrypted data transmission so only authorized users can access shipment data.

Yes, our team can arrange custom handling such as white-glove delivery, inside delivery, liftgate, and assembly services, especially for retail, hospitality, or medical equipment rollouts.

Once onboarded, you are assigned a dedicated support team led by a Client Success Officer, so you work with real people who know your freight instead of call centers or scripts.