Shipping Food from Los Angeles to Guayaquil via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands A sealed inner barrier such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding Desiccant packs and using clear handling labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is properly cushioned and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using separate inner boxes for beverages so that any leak does not damage surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you May also need Health certificates and origin documentation, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your beverages and note your packing methods, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for oil-based dry food, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be stored in a dry, temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage. It is essential to ensure that the cargo is properly secured to avoid shifting during transit, which can compromise product integrity. Additionally, avoiding exposure to moisture and contaminants is crucial.

Shipments of packaged food from the United States to Ecuador must comply with both U.S. and Ecuadorian food safety regulations. This includes obtaining necessary permits, ensuring labeling meets Ecuadorian standards, and providing a phytosanitary certificate if applicable. Customs documentation must also be prepared in accordance with Ecuador’s import regulations.

The “One Test Run Challenge” is an invitation to move a single shipment with DNA so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership, showing how our SAMMIE platform and proactive team perform in a real-world test.

Yes, you can. You don’t have to move your whole operation; you can give us one shipment in any mode or lane as a “test run,” and we’ll handle it end-to-end with precision, transparency, and care.

SAMMIE gives you a live look at shipments from port to final delivery with 18 milestone updates, satellite container tracking, and instant alerts, so your team always knows what’s moving, what’s delayed, and what’s next.