Shipping Food from Newark to Puerto Barrios via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using moisture-warning labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are securely packed and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using cell partitions for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not damage surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries typically need detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and certificates of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, insurance providers typically recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your snacks and Document packaging standards, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard snacks are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Our team recommends 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 should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage during ocean transit. Proper packaging is essential to protect against moisture and contamination, and compliance with food safety regulations is required.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and a phytosanitary certificate. Additionally, import permits may be necessary to comply with regulatory requirements between the United States and Guatemala for food products.

Clients have expressed that they want to use SAMMIE for every ocean freight shipment they move because having all shipment data in one dashboard is invaluable and time-saving.

Our One Test Run offer is an invitation to give DNA Supply Chain Solutions one test shipment so we can prove what visibility, reliability, and real partnership feel like with just a single shipment.

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