Shipping Beverages from Durban to Vitoria via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates waterproof protection such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit is securely packed and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for Bottled drinks.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose all-risks freight insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be kept in a temperature-controlled environment during ocean freight to prevent spoilage. Proper ventilation and humidity control are also important to maintain product quality.

Shipments of packaged food require compliance with both South African export regulations and Brazilian import regulations, including sanitary and phytosanitary certificates, as well as accurate labeling that meets Brazilian standards.

DNA accepts ACH, wire transfer, and credit card payments, with payment terms set during onboarding and adjustable for specific enterprise requirements.

The DNA Expert Date within SAMMIE uses highly accurate dynamic forecasts based on historical data, vessel telemetry, weather, and port congestion so you can plan ahead, reduce rush freight costs, and avoid stockouts.

The platform improves billing by reducing human errors, flagging duplicate invoices, suggesting corrections, auto-matching charges to shipment events and documents, and speeding up reconciliation.