Shipping Food from Nansha to Detroit via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks Requires A sealed inner barrier such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding drying agents and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship Snacks and beverages together if Each item is properly cushioned and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not Soak surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of processed food Require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you May also need free-sale certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, We recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food shipments require compliance with both Chinese export regulations and U.S. import regulations. This includes adhering to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, obtaining necessary permits, and ensuring that the products meet the U.S. standards for food safety and labeling. Additionally, a phytosanitary certificate may be needed if applicable.

Seasonal weather patterns, such as typhoons or storms in the Pacific Ocean, can impact shipping conditions. It's important to consider potential delays or changes in routing during peak storm seasons, as well as temperature fluctuations that may affect the integrity of shelf-stable food products during transit.

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.

Yes, you can. You can see our certifications and compliance credentials, including FMC license, DOT number, and C-TPAT partnership, in the Certifications section of our FAQs.