Shipping Bottled Drinks from Newark to Colombo via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you could be asked for Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary health certificates or import permits specific to food products mandated by Sri Lankan customs.

Packaged food must be properly sealed and stored in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage. Additionally, the cargo should be secured to prevent movement during transit, and care should be taken to avoid contamination from other goods.

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