Shipping Packaged Groceries from Oakland to Omaha via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers 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 Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for beverages so that any leak does not damage 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 Food, you could be asked for 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 All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and note your packing methods, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for oil-based dry food, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment to maintain quality during transit. Additionally, it should be securely packaged to prevent damage from moisture and movement during ocean transport.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary health certificates or permits that comply with U.S. regulations for food products.

We ask for just one test run because we believe that with one shipment we can prove our visibility, reliability, and partnership approach in a tangible way.

SAMMIE is an AI-driven exception management and tracking platform that provides real-time tracking, predictive ETAs, smart alerts, document intelligence, rate and route optimization, and invoicing insights for your shipments.

We provide global ocean freight with worldwide routing, top-tier carriers, full container loads (FCL), less-than-container loads (LCL), and port-to-door service including customs and final-mile delivery.