Shipping Dry Food from Jiangmen to Charleston via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food Requires A sealed inner barrier such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship Snacks and beverages together if Each item is properly cushioned and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not damage surrounding dry food.

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

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, We recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to prevent spoilage. It is important to ensure that the cargo is properly sealed and protected from moisture and contamination, as ocean freight can expose goods to varying humidity levels.

All packaged food shipments must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, which include proper labeling and documentation. Importers must also provide a prior notice to the FDA before the shipment arrives in the U.S. Additionally, compliance with any phytosanitary certificates may be required depending on the food type.

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

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

Yes, one example is 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.