Shipping Food from Oakland to Honolulu via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if all items are properly cushioned and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for beverages so that any leak does not Soak surrounding Snacks.

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 snacks, you May also need manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and note your packing methods, 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 heat sensitivity, especially for oil-based dry food, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

When shipping packaged food via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the products are properly sealed and protected from moisture and temperature fluctuations. Adequate ventilation and temperature control during transit are also essential to maintain the quality of shelf-stable food. Additionally, ensure that packaging is compliant with maritime regulations to prevent contamination.

Shipping packaged food within the United States generally requires a bill of lading and may also need to include a shipping manifest. While no specific customs documentation is required for domestic shipments, it is advisable to have all product labels and ingredient lists available for inspection as needed.

Customers have reported real-time updates on delays, a reduction in tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week, more efficient management of many shipments, and the ability to quickly and efficiently update their own customers on project-based ocean freight shipments.

Teams can expect 50% less time spent tracking shipments, immediate visibility, fewer shipment errors and missed handoffs, better alignment between purchasing, logistics, and finance, and lower overhead with fewer manual check-ins.

Yes, within SAMMIE’s Smart Document Hub human help is one click away if your team needs additional support.