Shipping Bottled Drinks from Miami to Salvador via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands A sealed inner barrier such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is securely packed and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

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

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard beverages Can be shipped in standard dry vans as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be transported in a temperature-controlled environment to ensure product integrity and safety. Proper stowage to prevent damage and contamination is essential, with consideration for humidity and exposure to saltwater.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and a health certificate or phytosanitary certificate, depending on the type of packaged food. Compliance with Brazil's ANVISA regulations is also necessary for imported food products.

We rely on in-house customs brokerage with automation to reduce errors and accelerate clearance, rather than outsourcing to third-party brokers with outdated, manual documentation processes.

DNA’s “One Test Run” offer is an invitation to move a single shipment with DNA so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership, showing how our SAMMIE platform and proactive team perform in a real-world test.

Yes, absolutely. You don’t have to move your whole operation; you can give us one shipment in any mode or lane as a “test run,” and we’ll handle it end-to-end with precision, transparency, and care.