Shipping Processed Food from Miami to Newark via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers 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 shelf-stable food with drinks together if Each item is Individually protected and beverages 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 typically need Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for Bottled drinks.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. 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 snacks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. 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.

Packaged food should be stored in a dry, temperature-controlled environment during transit to maintain quality. It is crucial to ensure that the packaging is robust to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure. Additionally, proper securing of cargo is necessary to avoid shifting during transport.

Although both Miami and Newark are within the United States, all packaged food must comply with FDA regulations. This includes ensuring that the food is properly labeled, meets safety standards, and is accompanied by the necessary documentation, such as a bill of lading and any required certificates of origin or authenticity.

DNA provides secure, strategically located warehousing for scalable storage and just-in-time fulfillment, with real-time inventory control and integrated distribution powered by SAMMIE’s insight and our responsive Client Success Officers.

DNA supports seamless EDI/API connectivity tailored to your systems—including ERP, WMS, finance, and more—while many other forwarders depend on third-party platforms with limited integration and manual data entry.

Our SAMMIE platform helps international teams by providing a single dashboard with all data needed to manage shipments, saving significant time and improving control compared to archaic, time-consuming methods using inaccurate data.