Shipping Dry Food from San Juan to New Orleans via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using clear handling labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using separate inner boxes for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need Health certificates and origin documentation, especially for Bottled drinks.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your beverages and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage during transit. Additionally, proper ventilation is essential to avoid moisture buildup, which can affect shelf-stable food quality.

Packaged food shipments must comply with FDA regulations, including proper labeling and documentation to ensure safety and quality standards are met. Importers may need to provide certificates of origin and ensure products are free from contaminants.

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