Shipping Dry Food from Dallas-Fort Worth to Rotterdam via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using moisture-warning labels on all ambient food 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. Most carriers recommend using cell partitions for beverages 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 free-sale certificates and certificates of origin, especially for beverages.

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 list realistic replacement values of your snacks and note your packing methods, 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. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be handled with care to prevent damage and contamination during ocean freight. It is essential to ensure that the products are properly sealed and stored in a temperature-controlled environment if needed, to maintain quality throughout the journey. Additionally, packaging should be robust enough to withstand the rigors of ocean transport.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and a certificate of origin. Depending on the type of packaged food, additional documentation such as health certificates and import permits may also be necessary to comply with the Netherlands' regulatory requirements for food imports.

SAMMIE helps you stay ahead of issues with instant delay alerts, automatic exception flags, and “hot” shipment flagging so you can prioritize critical freight and address problems before they ripple into larger issues.

We offer in-house customs brokerage that handles classification, documentation, and clearance across U.S. and global ports with accuracy and speed, supported by SAMMIE’s delay flagging and ongoing updates from your dedicated Client Success Officer.

With DNA, you get live map tracking with milestone updates and 24/7 access via SAMMIE, while other forwarders often provide only basic carrier links and manual updates that can be delayed or incomplete.