Shipping Food from Manila to Vitoria via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks Requires moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using “Keep Dry” labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship Snacks and beverages together if all items are Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of processed food Require detailed 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 animal-derived ingredients.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement 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 Bottled drinks 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 sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be stored in temperature-controlled containers to prevent spoilage during the ocean freight journey. Additionally, it should be securely packed to avoid damage during transit and to comply with international shipping regulations.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with Brazil's ANVISA regulations, including obtaining necessary import permits and ensuring that the products meet health and safety standards. Proper labeling in Portuguese and documentation of origin are also required for customs clearance.

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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