Shipping Ambient Food from Santos to Boston via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if all items are securely packed and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require detailed 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 origin documentation, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your beverages and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food shipments from Brazil to the United States must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including registration with the FDA and adherence to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Importers must also provide prior notice of food shipments, and products must meet labeling requirements as specified by U.S. law.

Packaged food should be stored in temperature-controlled environments to maintain quality, particularly for sensitive items. Proper stowage is essential to prevent damage from moisture or exposure to contaminants during transit. Additionally, ensuring compliance with international shipping standards for food safety is crucial to avoid issues at customs.

Teams can expect 50% less time spent tracking shipments, immediate visibility, fewer shipment errors and missed handoffs, better alignment between purchasing, logistics, and finance, and lower overhead with fewer manual check-ins.

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