Shipping Dry Food from Rio Grande to Long Beach via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient 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 properly cushioned and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not Soak surrounding dry food.

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 snacks, you might also need manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend comprehensive cargo cover that includes spoilage and contamination. 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 processed food and standard beverages Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. 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 shipments must be kept in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage. Proper packaging is essential to protect against moisture and contamination during transit. Additionally, ensuring compliance with both Brazilian and U.S. food safety standards is critical to avoid delays at customs.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and a certificate of origin. Additionally, a food import permit may be necessary, along with compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for imported food products.

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

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.