Shipping Food from Port Everglades to Rio Grande via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands waterproof protection such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding drying agents and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is properly cushioned and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you May also need free-sale certificates and origin documentation, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose comprehensive cargo cover that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your beverages and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food from the United States to Brazil must comply with Brazilian health regulations, which include obtaining import permits and ensuring that products meet the standards set by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA). Additionally, proper labeling in Portuguese is required.

Packaged food should be securely packaged to prevent damage during transit, and it is advisable to use containers that protect against humidity and temperature variations. Ensuring proper ventilation is also crucial to maintain the quality of shelf-stable food during the ocean journey.

Yes, for CE North America, where we built a custom EDI feed that pushes real-time shipment updates, documentation, and exception alerts directly into their ERP, eliminating dozens of manual tasks and improving cross-department visibility.

Yes, we can full port-to-door service, managing booking, loading, customs clearance, and final-mile delivery with one point of contact and one visibility platform.

Yes, they are. You can see our certifications and compliance credentials, including FMC license, DOT number, and C-TPAT partnership, in the Certifications section of our FAQs.