Shipping Food from Nanjing to Kansas City via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding drying agents and using moisture-warning labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using cell partitions for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you May also need free-sale certificates and certificates of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your snacks and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to maintain quality. It is essential to ensure that the cargo is securely packed to prevent damage, and moisture barriers should be used to protect against humidity during the ocean journey.

Shipments of packaged food require compliance with the FDA regulations, including prior notice submission and adherence to labeling requirements. Additionally, importers must ensure that the food products meet U.S. safety standards and are properly documented for customs clearance.

With DNA, you get live map tracking with milestone updates and 24/7 access via SAMMIE, while other forwarders often provide only basic carrier links and manual updates that can be delayed or incomplete.

Customers report that SAMMIE makes managing shipments simple, puts accurate real-time location, status, and ETAs at their fingertips, and significantly reduces the time and effort required to manage many shipments.

We offer international freight forwarding by ocean, air, and land, along with customs brokerage, warehouse support, and access to our AI-powered SAMMIE visibility platform.