Shipping Dry Food from Jebel Ali to Puerto Limon via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using moisture-warning labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if Each item is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using cell partitions for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need free-sale certificates and certificates of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your snacks and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be properly sealed and stored in a temperature-controlled environment during ocean freight to prevent spoilage and contamination. Ensuring that containers are dry and well-ventilated is crucial, as moisture can affect the quality of shelf-stable food.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and health certificates or phytosanitary certificates, as applicable. Compliance with both UAE and Costa Rican customs regulations is necessary to ensure smooth clearance at both ports.

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.