Shipping Dry Food from Melbourne to Colombo via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires A sealed inner barrier such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if Each item is properly cushioned and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not Soak surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you might also need manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, We recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for oil-based dry food, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food imports into Sri Lanka must comply with the Food Act No. 26 of 1980 and relevant regulations, requiring proper labeling, safety standards, and import permits from the Sri Lanka Food Authority.

Packaged food should be stored in a dry, temperature-controlled environment during ocean transport to prevent spoilage or contamination, and appropriate moisture barriers should be used to protect the cargo.

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