Shipping Snacks from Colon to Long Beach via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding drying agents and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if every unit is Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not damage surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you could be asked for free-sale certificates and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Most carriers 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 must be stored in a dry, temperature-controlled environment during transit to prevent spoilage. It is essential to ensure that the containers are sealed properly to avoid contamination and that the cargo is secured to prevent shifting during ocean transport.

All packaged food shipments must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including proper labeling and documentation. Importers need to provide prior notice to the FDA and ensure that the food products meet safety and quality standards as per U.S. import regulations.

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Yes, we provide consolidation and customs pre-clearance to help move your air cargo quickly and compliantly.

We offer in-house customs brokerage including import/export clearance, tariff classification and valuation, ISF, AMS, and ACE filings, plus FDA, USDA, and multi-agency support.