Shipping Bottled Drinks from Navegantes to Baltimore via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship dry food and bottled drinks together if all items are properly cushioned and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of processed food will require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you could be asked for Health certificates and origin documentation, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your beverages and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard beverages Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food require specific documentation including a commercial invoice, packing list, and a health certificate issued by the Brazilian authorities. Additionally, compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations is necessary, which may require prior notice of the shipment.

Packaged food should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment to maintain product quality, even though it is shelf-stable. Proper securing within the shipping container is also essential to prevent damage during transit. Additionally, care should be taken to avoid contamination and ensure that the packaging is intact and suitable for ocean transport.

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

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.