Shipping Food from Itapoa to Charlotte via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates waterproof protection such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding Desiccant packs and using moisture-warning labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit is properly cushioned and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using cell partitions for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not damage surrounding packaged groceries.

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 snacks, you May also need Health certificates and certificates of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose comprehensive cargo cover that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your snacks and Document packaging standards, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for Chocolate snacks, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during ocean freight to maintain quality and prevent spoilage. Proper ventilation and humidity control are also essential to preserve the integrity of dry food products.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including pre-registration of facilities and adherence to labeling requirements. Additionally, customs documentation must include declarations of origin, product descriptions, and compliance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards for imported food products.

Clients have shared that 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.

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