Shipping Processed Food from Incheon to Balboa via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches 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 Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if all items are Individually protected 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 Ambient food will 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 origin documentation, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo 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 Ambient food and standard beverages are shipped in Ambient conditions 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 must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to prevent spoilage. It is important to ensure that the containers are sealed properly to avoid contamination and that they comply with international shipping regulations for food safety.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, and a health certificate or phytosanitary certificate from the relevant South Korean authorities, along with any necessary import permits required by Panamanian customs for food products.

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