Shipping Beverages from New York to Santos via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if every unit is Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for beverages so that any leak does not damage surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require itemized 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 beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and note your packing methods, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks 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 oil-based dry food, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be properly sealed and labeled to prevent contamination during transit. It is essential to ensure that the cargo is stored in a temperature-controlled environment, if required, to maintain product integrity. Additionally, appropriate packaging materials should be used to protect against moisture and physical damage during the long ocean journey.

Shipments of packaged food to Brazil must comply with ANVISA regulations, including obtaining necessary import permits and ensuring that products meet Brazilian health and safety standards. Proper documentation, such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin, is also required to facilitate customs clearance in Santos.

We accept ACH, wire transfer, and credit card payments, with payment terms set during onboarding and adjustable for specific enterprise requirements.

SAMMIE’s DNA Expert Date feature uses highly accurate dynamic forecasts based on historical data, vessel telemetry, weather, and port congestion so you can plan ahead, reduce rush freight costs, and avoid stockouts.

SAMMIE helps with billing accuracy by reducing human errors, flagging duplicate invoices, suggesting corrections, auto-matching charges to shipment events and documents, and speeding up reconciliation.