Shipping Dry Food from Cleveland to Tampa via Ground Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel and using moisture-warning labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to 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 cell partitions for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not Soak surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries 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 certificates of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For shelf-stable 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 snacks and Document packaging standards, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed 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 temperature limits, especially for Chocolate snacks, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be kept in a temperature-controlled environment during transport to maintain quality and prevent spoilage. Additionally, the cargo should be secured properly to prevent movement and damage during transit.

Yes, during the summer months, higher temperatures can impact the stability of certain packaged food products. It is advisable to monitor weather forecasts and ensure appropriate temperature controls are in place to mitigate heat exposure.

Our team brings 30+ years of experience with global reach and local touch, using deep carrier relationships to move freight worldwide with precision and white-glove attention at every step.

We rely on in-house customs brokerage with automation to reduce errors and accelerate clearance, rather than outsourcing to third-party brokers with outdated, manual documentation processes.

DNA’s “One Test Run” offer 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.