Shipping Dry Food from Puerto Barrios to Suape via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using moisture-warning labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using cell partitions for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need itemized 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 certificates of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your snacks and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with both Guatemala and Brazil's food safety regulations, including proper labeling, ingredient disclosure, and adherence to sanitary conditions. Specific documentation such as health certificates and import permits may be required.

Packaged food should be securely stowed to prevent damage during transit and protected from moisture. It is also essential to monitor temperature and humidity levels during shipping to maintain product quality, especially for shelf-stable items.

Customers can submit details via our Request a Quote form or talk to our team through the Contact Us page on our website.

DNA is fully compliant with CBP, TSA, IATA, and NMFTA standards to ensure secure, lawful, and efficient cross-border operations.

Yes, we do, including 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.