Shipping Bottled Drinks from Montreal to Tacoma via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks Requires waterproof protection such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship Snacks and beverages together if every unit is securely packed and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of processed food Require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, most shippers choose all-risks freight insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard Bottled drinks are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food from Montreal to Tacoma require a commercial invoice, a bill of lading, and a certificate of origin. Additionally, compliance with FDA regulations and USDA import requirements is necessary, including labeling that meets U.S. standards.

Packaged food must be stored in temperature-controlled containers to prevent spoilage during the ocean transit. It's essential to ensure that the cargo is properly sealed and protected from moisture and contamination throughout the journey.

DNA is fully compliant with CBP, TSA, IATA, and NMFTA standards to ensure secure, lawful, and efficient cross-border operations.

Yes, we do, including 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.

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