Shipping Food from Los Angeles to Valparaiso via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are securely packed and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, insurance providers typically recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food from the United States to Chile must comply with both U.S. export regulations and Chilean import regulations. This includes obtaining necessary permits and ensuring that the food products meet Chile's sanitary and phytosanitary standards. Additionally, proper labeling and documentation, including invoices and certificates of origin, are required for customs clearance.

When shipping packaged food via ocean freight from Los Angeles to Valparaiso, it is important to ensure that the products are adequately protected from moisture and temperature variations during transit. Proper packaging should be used to prevent damage and contamination. It is also crucial to adhere to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines for the transport of food products to maintain their safety and quality.

Clients have shared that real-time updates on delays, a reduction in tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week, more efficient management of many shipments, and the ability to quickly and efficiently update their own customers on project-based ocean freight shipments.

For your team, SAMMIE means 50% less time spent tracking shipments, immediate visibility, fewer shipment errors and missed handoffs, better alignment between purchasing, logistics, and finance, and lower overhead with fewer manual check-ins.

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