Shipping Food from Newark to Oakland via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food Requires A sealed inner barrier such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship Snacks and beverages together if Each item is securely packed and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not Soak surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries Require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you might also need manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, We recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and record how goods are packed, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in standard dry vans as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for sensitive beverages, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage, especially for items sensitive to humidity and temperature fluctuations. Proper sealing and packaging are essential to maintain product integrity throughout the ocean journey.

Shipping packaged food within the United States does not typically require import permits, but compliance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations is necessary. This includes ensuring that products are properly labeled and meet safety standards. Additionally, proper documentation, such as a bill of lading and packing list, is required for customs clearance at both ports.

Our customers get live map tracking with milestone updates and 24/7 access via SAMMIE, while other forwarders often provide only basic carrier links and manual updates that can be delayed or incomplete.

Shippers have shared that SAMMIE makes managing shipments simple, puts accurate real-time location, status, and ETAs at their fingertips, and significantly reduces the time and effort required to manage many shipments.

Our team provides international freight forwarding by ocean, air, and land, along with customs brokerage, warehouse support, and access to our AI-powered SAMMIE visibility platform.