Shipping Dry Food from Long Beach to Buenaventura via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not Soak surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you could be asked for Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard beverages Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for oil-based dry food, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be kept in dry, temperature-controlled conditions to prevent spoilage during the ocean freight journey. Proper packaging is essential to protect against moisture and contamination, and products should be clearly labeled with handling instructions.

Shipments of packaged food require compliance with both U.S. export regulations and Colombian import regulations. This includes obtaining the necessary health certifications, ensuring the products meet Colombian food safety standards, and providing accurate customs documentation to facilitate clearance at both ports.

Shippers can submit details via our Request a Quote form or talk to our team through the Contact Us page on our website.

Our operations are fully compliant with CBP, TSA, IATA, and NMFTA standards to ensure secure, lawful, and efficient cross-border operations.

Yes, one example is 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.