Shipping Food from Long Beach to Bogota via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires moisture-resistant inner packaging such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” 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 properly cushioned and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you May also need Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, insurance providers typically recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries 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 non-refrigerated transport as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food require a commercial invoice, packing list, and may also need a phytosanitary certificate and certificates of origin, depending on the specific food items being shipped. Compliance with Colombian customs regulations is essential.

Seasonal weather patterns, such as hurricane season in the Atlantic, can affect shipping routes and schedules. Additionally, during peak agricultural seasons, there may be increased shipments leading to potential congestion at ports.

Users have stated that they want to use SAMMIE for every ocean freight shipment they move because having all shipment data in one dashboard is invaluable and time-saving.

The “One Test Run Challenge” is an invitation to give DNA Supply Chain Solutions one test shipment so we can prove what visibility, reliability, and real partnership feel like with just a single shipment.

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