Shipping Packaged Food from Incheon to Valparaiso via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates waterproof protection such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs 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 every unit is securely packed and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using separate inner boxes for beverages so that any leak does not Soak surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you might also need Health certificates and origin documentation, especially for beverages.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose all-risks freight insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your beverages and note your packing methods, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for oil-based dry food, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be stored in temperature-controlled containers to prevent spoilage during the long ocean transit. Proper ventilation is also necessary to avoid moisture accumulation, which can affect product quality.

Shipments of packaged food require compliance with both South Korean export regulations and Chilean import regulations, including obtaining necessary health certificates and ensuring that all products meet Chile's food safety standards.

All customers get access to SAMMIE, where you can track each shipment in real time with predictive ETAs, milestone updates, and instant alerts in a single dashboard.

DNA works with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the FDA, USDA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, and we maintain active certifications including C-TPAT and FMC.

Yes, we do provide coverage for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.