Shipping Packaged Food from San Jose to Bogota via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using moisture-warning labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if Each item is securely packed and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using cell partitions for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding dry food.

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 beverages, you might also need Health certificates and certificates of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, We recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your snacks and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard snacks Can be shipped in standard dry vans as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be securely sealed and stored in temperature-controlled containers if necessary, as exposure to varying temperatures and humidity can affect product quality. Additionally, proper stowage is essential to prevent damage during transit.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with both Costa Rican and Colombian food safety regulations, which may include obtaining necessary health certificates, import permits, and ensuring compliance with labeling requirements.

Every client receives access to SAMMIE, where you can track each shipment in real time with predictive ETAs, milestone updates, and instant alerts in a single dashboard.

We support compliance with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the FDA, USDA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, and we maintain active certifications including C-TPAT and FMC.

Yes, support is available for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.