Shipping Dry Food from Long Beach to Puerto Caldera via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using moisture-warning labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship dry food and bottled drinks together if all items are properly cushioned and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using cell partitions for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not Soak surrounding packaged groceries.

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

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your snacks and Document packaging standards, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard beverages are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for Chocolate snacks, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be properly sealed and stored in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage during the ocean transit. It is essential to ensure that the packaging is robust enough to withstand the rigors of sea transport, including moisture and salt exposure.

Shipments of packaged food require compliance with both U.S. and Costa Rican food safety regulations. This includes obtaining necessary health certificates, adhering to labeling requirements, and ensuring that the food products meet Costa Rica's import standards as outlined by the Ministry of Health and the Costa Rican Animal Health Service.

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.