Shipping Dry Food from Dalian to Colon via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates waterproof protection such as Foil pouches 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 Can ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of Ambient food typically need itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard snacks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food requires temperature control and protection from moisture during ocean freight. Proper packaging to prevent damage and contamination is essential, as well as adherence to hygiene standards throughout the journey.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with both Chinese export regulations and Panamanian import regulations, including obtaining necessary health certificates, inspection approvals, and ensuring that packaging meets labeling requirements for food products.

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