Shipping Food from Genoa to Hong Kong via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding drying agents and using clear handling labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if Each item is securely packed and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using separate inner boxes for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food typically need Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you May also need free-sale certificates and origin documentation, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, We recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your beverages and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard snacks Can be shipped in standard dry vans as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Most carriers recommend 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 must be properly sealed and stored in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage during the long ocean journey. It is crucial to ensure that the cargo is stowed in a way that minimizes movement and damage, using appropriate pallets and securing methods.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and a certificate of origin. Additionally, a health certificate may be needed to confirm that the packaged food complies with Hong Kong's food safety regulations, as well as any specific import permits required by Chinese authorities.

Customers have reported real-time updates on delays, a reduction in tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week, more efficient management of many shipments, and the ability to quickly and efficiently update their own customers on project-based ocean freight shipments.

Teams can expect 50% less time spent tracking shipments, immediate visibility, fewer shipment errors and missed handoffs, better alignment between purchasing, logistics, and finance, and lower overhead with fewer manual check-ins.

Yes, within SAMMIE’s Smart Document Hub human help is one click away if your team needs additional support.