Shipping Bottled Drinks from Navegantes to Colon via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel and using moisture-warning labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are Individually protected and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using cell partitions for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries typically need detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you May also need manufacturer declarations and certificates of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your snacks and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard snacks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be stored in a dry, cool environment during ocean freight to prevent spoilage. Proper ventilation is crucial to avoid moisture buildup, and the cargo should be secured to prevent shifting during transit.

Shipments of packaged food require compliance with both Brazilian export regulations and Panamanian import regulations. This includes obtaining necessary health certifications, ensuring labeling meets local standards, and completing customs documentation accurately to facilitate smooth clearance at both ports.

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.