Shipping Dry Food from Le Havre to Puerto Barrios via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. We 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 shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are securely packed and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using cell partitions for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of Ambient food typically need detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you May also need manufacturer declarations and certificates of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, insurance providers typically recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your snacks and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard snacks are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food from Le Havre to Puerto Barrios require a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and health certificates as per Guatemalan regulations. Additionally, import permits may be necessary for specific food items.

Packaged food should be kept in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to avoid spoilage. The cargo must be securely packaged to prevent damage due to movement at sea, and appropriate pest control measures should be implemented to comply with import regulations in Guatemala.

SAMMIE helps you stay ahead of issues with instant delay alerts, automatic exception flags, and “hot” shipment flagging so you can prioritize critical freight and address problems before they ripple into larger issues.

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.