Shipping Food from Izmir to San Juan via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary health certificates or import permits specific to food products, as well as compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations.

Seasonal considerations may include weather patterns such as hurricanes in the Caribbean, which can affect shipping schedules and port operations, as well as temperature and humidity variations that could impact the integrity of packaged food during transit.

Yes, we provide coordinated delivery of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for hotels, resorts, and new builds.

We provide live map tracking with milestone updates, 24/7 access via SAMMIE, centralized shipment documents, and real-time exception alerts so you always know where your freight is and what’s happening with it.

We reduce customs delays and risk through in-house brokerage, a digital-first customs process with automation, SAMMIE’s ability to flag potential delays before they happen, and continuous communication from your Client Success Officer.