Shipping Dry Food from Hong Kong to Montevideo via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks Requires moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using moisture-warning labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship Snacks and beverages together if all items are Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using cell partitions for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of processed food Require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and certificates of origin, especially for beverages.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your snacks and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Our team recommends 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 should be properly sealed and stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to maintain quality. It is essential to ensure that the packaging is durable to withstand ocean conditions, including humidity and potential exposure to saltwater.

Shipments of packaged food require compliance with both Hong Kong export regulations and Uruguayan import regulations, which include obtaining necessary health certificates, ensuring proper labeling, and adhering to food safety standards set by Uruguayan authorities.

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