Shipping Beverages from Rio Grande to Newark via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding silica gel and using clear handling 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 bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not Soak 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 might also need manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, 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 spoilage and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and record how goods are packed, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard beverages are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for sensitive beverages, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food from Brazil to the United States require specific documentation, including a commercial invoice, a packing list, a bill of lading, and a phytosanitary certificate. Additionally, products may need to comply with FDA regulations and labeling requirements for food imports.

Seasonal factors, such as weather conditions during the southern hemisphere's summer and winter months, can impact ocean freight routes. It's important to consider potential delays due to storms or rough seas, particularly during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June to November.

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