Shipping Dry Food from Lagos to Portland via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend 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 every unit is Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using cell partitions for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and certificates of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your snacks and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be properly sealed and stored in temperature-controlled containers to prevent spoilage during the ocean transit. It's important to ensure that the packaging is robust enough to withstand the conditions at sea, including humidity and potential impacts during loading and unloading.

Shipments of packaged food from Nigeria to the U.S. must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including proper labeling and adherence to safety standards. Importers must also provide a prior notice to the FDA before the food arrives in the U.S., along with necessary documentation such as a bill of lading and a certificate of origin.

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We offer international shipping by ocean (FCL and LCL), air (standard and expedited), and domestic or cross-border ground freight (FTL, LTL, and intermodal).

Absolutely, you can access all documents—bills of lading, invoices, customs forms, and arrival notices—in SAMMIE’s centralized, searchable document hub.