Shipping Bottled Drinks from Rio Grande to Atlanta via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not Soak 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 Food, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient 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 Maximum storage temperature, especially for oil-based dry food, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be securely palletized and properly sealed to prevent contamination during transit. It's important to ensure that the cargo is stowed in a way that allows for adequate ventilation and temperature control, as high humidity and temperature fluctuations can affect the integrity of the products.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates such as phytosanitary certificates or FDA import permits, depending on the specific type of packaged food being shipped. Compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations is essential for entry into the United States.

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We manage high-value or time-critical air freight through a strong air freight network focused on speed, security, and control, backed by predictive tracking and responsive logistics experts who support shippers frustrated with delays and silence from large expediters.

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