Shipping Food from Miami to Manzanillo via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands waterproof protection such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is securely packed and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries will require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you May also need Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose all-risks freight insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard beverages are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be properly sealed and stored in a temperature-controlled environment during ocean freight to ensure product integrity. Special attention should be given to humidity levels and potential exposure to contaminants during transit.

Shipments of packaged food require a commercial invoice, packing list, and, depending on the product, a health certificate or phytosanitary certificate. Compliance with Mexican customs regulations is essential, including adherence to labeling requirements and import permits for certain food items.

Yes, one example is CE North America, where we built a custom EDI feed that pushes real-time shipment updates, documentation, and exception alerts directly into their ERP, eliminating dozens of manual tasks and improving cross-department visibility.

Yes, DNA offers full port-to-door service, managing booking, loading, customs clearance, and final-mile delivery with one point of contact and one visibility platform.

Yes, our credentials are viewable. You can see our certifications and compliance credentials, including FMC license, DOT number, and C-TPAT partnership, in the Certifications section of our FAQs.