Shipping Shelf-stable Food from Manila to Miami via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not Soak surrounding packaged groceries.

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 Food, you might also need free-sale certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, 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 prevent spoilage. Proper packaging is essential to protect against moisture and contamination during the 14,977 km journey.

Required documentation includes a Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and a phytosanitary certificate. Additionally, food products must comply with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and may require prior notice to the FDA before arrival.

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