Shipping Food from Colombo to New Orleans via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks demands waterproof protection such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries 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. We recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not Soak surrounding Snacks.

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 Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

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 Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may Review 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. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to prevent spoilage. It is essential to ensure proper sealing and packaging to avoid contamination and damage. Additionally, the cargo should be protected from moisture and pests throughout the journey.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary health certificates. Import permits may also be required by U.S. authorities, along with compliance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for food imports.

Our “One Test Run Challenge” 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.

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.