Shipping Bottled Drinks from Jiangmen to Omaha via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food necessitates waterproof protection such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using clear handling labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit is properly cushioned and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using separate inner boxes for beverages so that any leak does not damage surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries typically need itemized 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 origin documentation, especially for beverages.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose comprehensive cargo cover that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your beverages and note your packing methods, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard snacks are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for oil-based dry food, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be stored in a dry, cool environment to maintain its shelf stability during ocean freight. Proper packaging is essential to prevent damage from moisture and temperature fluctuations during transit.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including proper labeling and prior notice of import. Additionally, customs documentation must include a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and any relevant certificates for food safety.

Our AI-driven system helps to power real-time tracking, hunt for the best carrier, lane, and timing, detect issues in ports and lanes, parse and sort documents, and learn from every shipment to improve the next one.

Users have experienced real-time updates on delays, a reduction in tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week, more efficient management of many shipments, and the ability to quickly and efficiently update their own customers on project-based ocean freight shipments.

Operationally, SAMMIE delivers 50% less time spent tracking shipments, immediate visibility, fewer shipment errors and missed handoffs, better alignment between purchasing, logistics, and finance, and lower overhead with fewer manual check-ins.