Shipping Bottled Drinks from Long Beach to Memphis via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands waterproof protection such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding drying agents and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is securely packed and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you could be asked for free-sale certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose all-risks freight insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be securely palletized and properly labeled to prevent damage and contamination during transport. It is essential to ensure that the food is stored in a temperature-controlled environment throughout the journey to maintain its quality and shelf stability.

Since both Long Beach and Memphis are within the United States, there are no customs duties or tariffs involved. However, compliance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations is required, including proper labeling and adherence to safety standards for food products.

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.

Customers report that SAMMIE makes managing shipments simple, puts accurate real-time location, status, and ETAs at their fingertips, and significantly reduces the time and effort required to manage many shipments.