Shipping Dry Food from Norfolk to Atlanta via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using moisture-warning labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if all items are securely packed and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using cell partitions for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you could be asked for Health certificates and certificates of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your snacks and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

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

Packaged food should be stored in a dry, temperature-controlled environment during ocean transport to prevent spoilage and maintain quality. Proper ventilation is also necessary to avoid moisture buildup.

Required documentation includes a Bill of Lading, packing list, and any necessary food safety certifications. As both locations are within the United States, customs documentation is minimal, but compliance with FDA regulations for food products is mandatory.

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Yes, we handle both full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) shipments.

We provide ground transportation including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and drayage services, with U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage, scalable capacity, GPS tracking, and digital documentation.