Shipping Bottled Drinks from Qingdao to Valparaiso via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using moisture-warning labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship dry food and bottled drinks together if all items are securely packed and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using cell partitions for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries will require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you could be asked for Health certificates and certificates of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your snacks and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard beverages Can be shipped in standard dry vans as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, 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, temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage. It is essential to ensure that packaging is intact to avoid contamination and to comply with food safety regulations during transit.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary health certificates or import permits to comply with Chilean food safety regulations.

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

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