Shipping Food from Navegantes to Santos via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding Desiccant packs and using clear handling labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if Each item is Individually protected and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using separate inner boxes for beverages so that any leak does not damage surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you May also need Health certificates and origin documentation, especially for beverages.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your beverages and note your packing methods, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for oil-based dry food, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

When shipping packaged food, it is crucial to ensure that the products are securely packaged to prevent damage during transit. Additionally, maintaining appropriate temperature and humidity levels is important to preserve the quality of shelf-stable food.

Regulatory requirements include compliance with Brazilian food safety standards and proper labeling of packaged food products. Documentation such as commercial invoices and packing lists must be provided to customs authorities at both ports.

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