Shipping Bottled Drinks from Fortaleza to Kansas City via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food Requires A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship Snacks and beverages together if Each item is Individually protected and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries Require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you May also need manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and a health certificate or phytosanitary certificate, depending on the specific type of packaged food being shipped.

Yes, all packaged food must comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, which may include registration with the FDA and adherence to labeling requirements, as well as meeting safety standards set out by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) if applicable.

Our operations are fully compliant with CBP, TSA, IATA, and NMFTA standards to ensure secure, lawful, and efficient cross-border operations.

Yes, one example is CE North America, where we built a custom EDI feed that pushes real-time shipment updates, documentation, and exception alerts directly into their ERP, eliminating dozens of manual tasks and improving cross-department visibility.

Yes, DNA offers full port-to-door service, managing booking, loading, customs clearance, and final-mile delivery with one point of contact and one visibility platform.