Shipping Dry Food from Lagos to Vitoria via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using moisture-warning labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

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

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require detailed 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 beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your snacks and note your packing methods, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages Can be 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 oil-based dry food, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment to maintain quality and prevent spoilage. It is essential to ensure that the packaging is robust and resistant to moisture, as ocean conditions can expose shipments to humidity and saltwater. Additionally, proper ventilation is necessary to avoid condensation within containers.

Shipments of packaged food from Nigeria to Brazil must comply with Brazilian health and safety regulations, including obtaining necessary import permits and following the guidelines set by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA). Documentation such as a phytosanitary certificate and proof of compliance with food safety standards is also required to clear customs at the port of Vitoria.

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.