Shipping Food from New York to Yantian via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding drying agents and using moisture-warning labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using cell partitions for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not damage surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you May also need free-sale certificates and certificates of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your snacks and Document packaging standards, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for Chocolate snacks, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be transported in a manner that prevents contamination and damage. It is essential to ensure that the cargo is properly sealed and packaged to withstand ocean conditions. Additionally, temperature control may be necessary for certain products, even if they are shelf-stable.

Shipments of packaged food from the U.S. to China must comply with Chinese food safety regulations, including obtaining necessary import permits and ensuring that products meet Chinese labeling and packaging standards. Documentation such as a phytosanitary certificate and health certificate may also be required.

The “One Test Run Challenge” is an invitation to move a single shipment with DNA so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership, showing how our SAMMIE platform and proactive team perform in a real-world test.

Yes, you can. You don’t have to move your whole operation; you can give us one shipment in any mode or lane as a “test run,” and we’ll handle it end-to-end with precision, transparency, and care.

SAMMIE gives you a live look at shipments from port to final delivery with 18 milestone updates, satellite container tracking, and instant alerts, so your team always knows what’s moving, what’s delayed, and what’s next.