Shipping Bottled Drinks from Rotterdam to Shekou via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires waterproof protection such as Foil pouches 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 Can ship Snacks and beverages together if every unit is Individually protected 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 Snacks.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance 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 Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks are shipped in Ambient conditions 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 must be handled with care to prevent damage to the packaging and ensure product integrity. It is crucial to maintain proper temperature controls, as certain types of packaged food may be sensitive to heat and humidity during transit. Additionally, the cargo should be secured properly to prevent movement during the ocean voyage.

Shipments of packaged food from the Netherlands to China must comply with Chinese import regulations, which include obtaining necessary import permits and health certificates. The food products must also meet China’s food safety standards and labeling requirements. Proper documentation, including a bill of lading and customs declaration, is essential for clearance at Shekou.

No, we use in-house customs brokerage with automation to reduce errors and accelerate clearance, rather than outsourcing to third-party brokers with outdated, manual documentation processes.

The “One Test Run Challenge” is an invitation to move a single shipment with DNA so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership, showing how our SAMMIE platform and proactive team perform in a real-world test.

Yes, you can. You don’t have to move your whole operation; you can give us one shipment in any mode or lane as a “test run,” and we’ll handle it end-to-end with precision, transparency, and care.