Shipping Bottled Drinks from Nagoya to Buenaventura via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if all items are Individually protected and Liquids 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 contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you May also need manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food shipments must comply with the food safety regulations set by both Japan and Colombia. This includes obtaining necessary permits, ensuring that the products meet Colombian health standards, and providing documentation such as a phytosanitary certificate if applicable.

Due to the long distance of 14,421 km, it is essential to ensure that packaged food is stored in climate-controlled containers to maintain quality and prevent spoilage. Additionally, proper packing methods should be employed to protect the products from moisture and contamination during transit.

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Customers have reported real-time updates on delays, a reduction in tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week, more efficient management of many shipments, and the ability to quickly and efficiently update their own customers on project-based ocean freight shipments.

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