Shipping Bottled Drinks from Naples to Yantian via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend 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 all items are Individually protected and beverages 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 packaged groceries.

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

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. 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 keep them within labeled storage temperatures. 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 should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment to ensure shelf stability during transit. Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent moisture buildup, and the packaging must be robust enough to withstand ocean conditions. Additionally, the cargo should be secured to prevent movement during transport.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with Chinese food safety regulations, which include obtaining a health certificate and ensuring that products meet China’s food standards. Documentation such as import permits and customs declarations must be accurately prepared to facilitate smooth customs clearance at Yantian.

Our operations are fully compliant with CBP, TSA, IATA, and NMFTA standards to ensure secure, lawful, and efficient cross-border operations.

Yes, one example is 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.

Yes, DNA offers full port-to-door service, managing booking, loading, customs clearance, and final-mile delivery with one point of contact and one visibility platform.