Shipping Food from Long Beach to Yantian via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands waterproof protection such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using moisture-warning labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is properly cushioned and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using cell partitions for liquid items so that any leak does not Soak 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 snacks, you might also need manufacturer declarations and certificates of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose comprehensive cargo cover that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your snacks and record how goods are packed, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for sensitive beverages, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to maintain quality. It is essential to ensure that the cargo is securely stowed to prevent damage and contamination. Additionally, proper labeling is required to indicate the contents and handling instructions.

Exporters must comply with both U.S. and Chinese regulations, including obtaining necessary export permits and certificates. In particular, the food must meet China's food safety standards and may require inspection and approval by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) in China.

We specialize in retail and hospitality, technology and electronics, industrial manufacturing, healthcare equipment, and complex spare parts and machinery, and we can move global freight for other sectors as well.

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