Shipping Packaged Food from Miami to Tacoma via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not damage surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need free-sale certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be properly sealed and stored in temperature-controlled containers to prevent spoilage during the ocean transit. It is essential to ensure that the packaging is durable enough to withstand the conditions at sea, including humidity and potential impacts.

Since both Miami and Tacoma are within the United States, shipments must comply with FDA regulations for food safety and labeling. Additionally, proper documentation, including bills of lading and packing lists, must be prepared to ensure compliance with U.S. customs regulations.

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