Shipping Packaged Food from Manzanillo to Tacoma via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks demands waterproof protection such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is properly cushioned and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not damage surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of processed food will require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you May also need manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for Bottled drinks.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose comprehensive cargo cover that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and Document packaging standards, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard beverages are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for Chocolate snacks, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipping packaged food from Manzanillo to Tacoma requires a commercial invoice, a bill of lading, and a phytosanitary certificate, as well as compliance with FDA regulations for food imports into the United States.

Seasonal considerations include the potential for increased shipping traffic during peak harvest seasons, which may affect port congestion and handling times at both Manzanillo and Tacoma. Additionally, weather conditions such as hurricanes can impact shipping schedules and routes.

All customers get access to SAMMIE, where you can track each shipment in real time with predictive ETAs, milestone updates, and instant alerts in a single dashboard.

DNA works with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the FDA, USDA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, and we maintain active certifications including C-TPAT and FMC.

Yes, we do provide coverage for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.