Shipping Snacks from Izmir to Newark via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not damage surrounding dry food.

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

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard snacks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for oil-based dry food, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be properly sealed and stored in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage during transit. It is essential to ensure that the packaging is robust enough to withstand the conditions of ocean freight, including humidity and potential physical impacts.

Packaged food must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including proper labeling and food safety standards. Additionally, importers must provide necessary documentation, such as a bill of lading and customs declaration, to ensure compliance with U.S. customs regulations.

If something looks off, our team responds quickly, and SAMMIE also flags duplicates or anomalies before invoices are sent, with your dedicated Client Success Officer available for clarification.

The DNA Expert Date is the most accurate dynamic forecasts in the industry, using historical data, live vessel telemetry, weather, and port congestion overlays to go beyond basic status updates.

DNA’s quotes to invoicing accuracy is over 97% accuracy, with SAMMIE reducing human errors, flagging duplicate invoices, suggesting corrections, auto-matching charges to events and documents, and speeding reconciliation.