Shipping Food from Ho Chi Minh City to Detroit via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

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

Most international shipments of processed food typically need Commercial 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 beverages.

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

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks Can be 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 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 during transit. It should be securely packed to withstand ocean conditions, including moisture and temperature fluctuations. Additionally, compliance with food safety standards is essential to ensure the integrity of the products.

Regulatory requirements include obtaining necessary permits and ensuring compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. All packaged food must be properly labeled, and importers must provide documentation such as a health certificate and a customs declaration to facilitate clearance at the Detroit port.

Yes, we do, including 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.

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

Yes, you can. You can see our certifications and compliance credentials, including FMC license, DOT number, and C-TPAT partnership, in the Certifications section of our FAQs.