Shipping Food from Nanjing to Toronto via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries will require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard beverages are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be properly sealed and stored in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage during the ocean transit. Additionally, appropriate packaging materials should be used to protect the product from moisture and contamination.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations, including obtaining necessary permits and ensuring that products meet Canada’s safety standards. Importers should also provide accurate documentation, such as a Certificate of Origin and a Bill of Lading, for customs clearance.

Users have experienced 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.

Operationally, SAMMIE delivers 50% less time spent tracking shipments, immediate visibility, fewer shipment errors and missed handoffs, better alignment between purchasing, logistics, and finance, and lower overhead with fewer manual check-ins.

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