Shipping Bottled Drinks from Manila to Detroit via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests 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 shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are properly cushioned and bottled drinks 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 typically need detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you might also need Health certificates and certificates of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, insurance providers typically recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes spoilage and contamination. 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 snacks are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. 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 must be properly sealed and labeled to prevent contamination during transit. It should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment to maintain quality, and care should be taken to avoid damage from moisture or excessive heat.

Packaged food shipped to the U.S. must comply with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including proper labeling and adherence to safety standards. Importers are also required to provide necessary documentation, such as a phytosanitary certificate and import permits, to ensure compliance with U.S. customs regulations.

We rely on in-house customs brokerage with automation to reduce errors and accelerate clearance, rather than outsourcing to third-party brokers with outdated, manual documentation processes.

DNA’s “One Test Run” offer 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, absolutely. 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.