Shipping Ambient Food from Nagoya to Newark via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands A sealed inner barrier such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using clear handling 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 properly cushioned and bottled drinks 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 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 snacks, you might also need manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes spoilage 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 beverages Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. 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 should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during ocean freight to prevent spoilage. Proper ventilation is also necessary to avoid moisture accumulation, which can affect the quality of dry and shelf-stable foods.

Shipments of packaged food require compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including prior notice submission. Additionally, food products must meet labeling requirements and may need to undergo inspection upon arrival in Newark.

Yes, we provide tariff classification and valuation as part of our in-house expertise.

We operate partnered facilities in key logistics hubs, including locations near important ports for strategic storage and fulfillment.

You can start by take the DNA “One Test Run Challenge” with a single shipment so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership-focused approach.