Shipping Bottled Drinks from San Jose to Charleston via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks demands waterproof protection such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is properly cushioned and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for beverages so that any leak does not damage surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of processed food will require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for beverages.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose comprehensive cargo cover that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and note your packing methods, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard beverages are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for oil-based dry food, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food require specific documentation, including a commercial invoice, packing list, and a phytosanitary certificate to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations. Additionally, a certificate of origin may be needed to verify the product's origin.

Seasonal considerations include potential weather impacts during the rainy season in Costa Rica, which may affect port operations, and the hurricane season in the Atlantic, which could impact shipping routes and schedules. Proper planning is essential to mitigate these risks.

DNA is fully compliant with CBP, TSA, IATA, and NMFTA standards to ensure secure, lawful, and efficient cross-border operations.

Yes, we do, including 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.

Absolutely, we do full port-to-door service, managing booking, loading, customs clearance, and final-mile delivery with one point of contact and one visibility platform.