Shipping Dry Food from New Orleans to Tacoma via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates waterproof protection such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit is securely packed and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not Soak surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you might also need manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose all-risks freight insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends 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 should be securely stowed to prevent damage during transit. It is important to ensure that the containers are kept at appropriate temperatures to avoid spoilage, even though the products are shelf-stable. Proper ventilation and humidity control may also be necessary to maintain product integrity.

Required documentation typically includes a Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary food safety certificates. Additionally, customs declarations must be accurately completed to comply with U.S. regulations for food products.

Customers can submit details via our Request a Quote form or talk to our team through the Contact Us page on our website.

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.