Shipping Bottled Drinks from Laem Chabang to Detroit via Ocean Freight

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

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

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 might also need manufacturer declarations and certificates of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your snacks and record how goods are packed, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for sensitive beverages, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food shipments must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including prior notice requirements and adherence to labeling standards. Additionally, shipments may need to meet the requirements set by the Thai FDA for export.

When shipping packaged food via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the products are properly packaged to prevent damage and contamination. Additionally, temperature control may be necessary if the packaged food is sensitive to heat or humidity during transit.

We offer in-house customs brokerage that handles classification, documentation, and clearance across U.S. and global ports with accuracy and speed, supported by SAMMIE’s delay flagging and ongoing updates from your dedicated Client Success Officer.

With DNA, you get live map tracking with milestone updates and 24/7 access via SAMMIE, while other forwarders often provide only basic carrier links and manual updates that can be delayed or incomplete.

Customers report that SAMMIE makes managing shipments simple, puts accurate real-time location, status, and ETAs at their fingertips, and significantly reduces the time and effort required to manage many shipments.