Shipping Food from Oakland to Port Everglades via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are securely packed and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of Ambient food typically need detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you might also need Health certificates and origin documentation, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

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

Most Ambient food and standard snacks are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, 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, cool environment during transit to prevent spoilage. It's important to ensure that the containers are sealed properly to avoid contamination, and to monitor humidity levels during the ocean freight journey.

Required documentation typically includes a bill of lading, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with food safety regulations. It's essential to ensure that all paperwork is accurate to facilitate smooth customs clearance at both ports.

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.