Shipping Bottled Drinks from Colon to Istanbul via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands waterproof protection such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is properly cushioned and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not damage surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries will require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you could be asked for Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose comprehensive cargo cover that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard beverages are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for oil-based dry food, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food requires careful handling to ensure it remains shelf-stable during transit. It should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage, and should be properly secured to avoid damage during ocean transport. Additionally, it is important to check for any specific packaging requirements that may be mandated by Turkish customs for food imports.

The shipment of packaged food requires various documents including a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and a health certificate or sanitary certificate to confirm that the food meets Turkish import regulations. It is also necessary to comply with any specific customs requirements set forth by both Panama and Turkey regarding food imports.

Our system helps avoid surprises like a vessel’s status suddenly changing to a long delay by delivering platform-level visibility with real-world accuracy through combined data sources and human checks.

In practice, it means we serve people, not just packages, focusing on face-to-face communication, thoughtful support, and long-term trust rather than one-off transactions.

Shippers can join the “One Test Run Challenge” by giving us a single shipment, which we use to demonstrate what visibility, reliability, and real partnership feel like, with a dedicated page available to get started.