Shipping Food from San Juan to Toronto via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using moisture-warning labels on all Packaged groceries 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 beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using cell partitions for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding Snacks.

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 could be asked for Health certificates and certificates of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, We recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your snacks and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard snacks Can be shipped in standard dry vans as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be protected from moisture and temperature fluctuations during ocean transport. Proper packaging is essential to prevent damage and contamination, and containers should be sealed tightly to maintain the integrity of the food products.

Shipments of packaged food from Puerto Rico to Canada must comply with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations, including proper labeling, ingredient disclosure, and adherence to safety standards. Import permits may be required depending on the type of food products being shipped.

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