Shipping Snacks from Rotterdam to Mexico City via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if Each item is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not damage surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of Ambient food typically need Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need free-sale certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard snacks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be stored in a dry, cool environment during transit to prevent spoilage. Proper ventilation is important to maintain air circulation, and securing the cargo to prevent movement during transport is essential. Additionally, ensuring that the packaging is intact and compliant with international standards is crucial to avoid contamination.

Shipments of packaged food to Mexico must comply with the Mexican Official Standards (NOM) and may require specific documentation such as a phytosanitary certificate, sanitary certificate, and import permits. Each product type may have additional requirements, so it is important to verify the regulations applicable to the specific packaged food being shipped.

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