Shipping Processed Food from Manila to Tampa via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using moisture-warning labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using cell partitions for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need 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 certificates of origin, especially for beverages.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your snacks and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be stored in a climate-controlled environment to prevent spoilage during transit. It is essential to ensure that the cargo is properly sealed and protected from moisture and contamination, as well as to comply with international food safety standards.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary health certificates or permits from the Philippine Bureau of Animal Industry or the Food and Drug Administration, as well as compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations.

DNA adheres to industry best practices and relevant data protection regulations for international shipping and technology platforms, including GDPR and CCPA where applicable.

SAMMIE is different because its proprietary ecosystem of standardized shipping data that is meticulously cleaned, weighted, and validated from trusted third-party sources and DNA Supply Chain Solutions’ own operational history, enabling AI tools that think ahead instead of just reporting past events.

The platform saves time by providing real-time updates, proactive alerts, and a single dashboard, which has led customers to reduce tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week and achieve about 50% less time spent tracking shipments.