Shipping Food from San Jose to Seattle via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates waterproof protection such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel and using moisture-warning labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit is securely packed and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using cell partitions for beverages so that any leak does not Soak surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you May also need manufacturer declarations and certificates of origin, especially for beverages.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose all-risks freight insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your snacks and note your packing methods, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for oil-based dry food, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food require a commercial invoice, packing list, and a phytosanitary certificate from Costa Rica. Additionally, products must comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, which may include prior notice of imported food shipments.

While ocean freight is less affected by seasonal changes compared to air freight, it is important to consider potential weather patterns, such as tropical storms during the rainy season in Costa Rica, which can impact port operations and loading schedules.

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.

Yes, you can. You can see our certifications and compliance credentials, including FMC license, DOT number, and C-TPAT partnership, in the Certifications section of our FAQs.