Shipping Packaged Groceries from Newark to Valparaiso via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands A sealed inner barrier such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is properly cushioned and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not Soak surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you May also need manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food require specific documentation including a commercial invoice, packing list, and a certificate of origin. Additionally, a phytosanitary certificate may be necessary to confirm the product's compliance with Chilean import regulations.

Seasonal factors such as temperature fluctuations and humidity levels may impact the quality of packaged food during ocean transport. It is advisable to monitor these conditions, especially during the summer months when higher temperatures can affect the integrity of shelf-stable food products.

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