Shipping Dry Food from Jebel Ali to Shanghai via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires waterproof protection such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if every unit is properly cushioned and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for beverages so that any leak does not Soak surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you May also need manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, most shippers choose comprehensive cargo cover that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and note your packing methods, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for oil-based dry food, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be kept in a temperature-controlled environment during ocean freight to prevent spoilage. Proper stowage to avoid damage is essential, and it is important to ensure that packaging is robust enough to withstand the rigors of maritime transport. Additionally, compliance with hygiene standards is critical to prevent contamination.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with China's food safety regulations, which include obtaining necessary import permits and ensuring that products meet China's health and safety standards. Proper documentation, including a phytosanitary certificate and a certificate of origin, may also be required to facilitate customs clearance at the port of Shanghai.

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.