Shipping Dry Food from Jebel Ali to Jacksonville via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding drying agents and using moisture-warning 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 securely packed and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using cell partitions for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not Soak surrounding packaged groceries.

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 beverages, you May also need free-sale certificates and certificates of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your snacks and Document packaging standards, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for Chocolate snacks, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be properly sealed and stored in temperature-controlled containers to prevent spoilage during the ocean journey. It is essential to ensure that the cargo is stowed correctly to avoid damage from shifting during transit.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary health certificates or import permits mandated by U.S. customs and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure compliance with regulatory standards for food safety.

You can submit details via our Request a Quote form or talk to our team through the Contact Us page on our website.

We are fully compliant with CBP, TSA, IATA, and NMFTA standards to ensure secure, lawful, and efficient cross-border operations.

Yes, for CE North America, where we built a custom EDI feed that pushes real-time shipment updates, documentation, and exception alerts directly into their ERP, eliminating dozens of manual tasks and improving cross-department visibility.