Shipping Ambient Food from Jebel Ali to Los Angeles via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using moisture-warning labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if all items are Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using cell partitions for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and certificates of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your snacks and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be handled with care to prevent damage during transit. It is essential to ensure proper stowage to maintain stability and prevent shifting, which could lead to product damage. Additionally, maintaining appropriate temperatures and humidity levels during shipping is crucial to preserving the quality of shelf-stable food.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any relevant certificates such as a phytosanitary certificate or FDA registration, depending on the specific type of packaged food. Compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations is also necessary for entry into the United States.

Yes, we provide tariff classification and valuation as part of our in-house expertise.

We operate partnered facilities in key logistics hubs, including locations near important ports for strategic storage and fulfillment.

You can start by take the DNA “One Test Run Challenge” with a single shipment so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership-focused approach.