Shipping Snacks from Santos to Minneapolis via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if all items are Individually protected and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for beverages 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 Food, you May also need manufacturer declarations and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard beverages Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for oil-based dry food, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be properly sealed and labeled to prevent contamination during ocean freight. It is important to ensure that the cargo is stored in containers that maintain appropriate temperature and humidity levels to preserve shelf stability throughout the journey.

Exporters must comply with both Brazilian export regulations and U.S. import regulations, including obtaining necessary permits and certifications from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Additionally, proper documentation, such as a bill of lading and commercial invoice, is required for customs clearance.

SAMMIE supports project-based ocean freight by allows teams to quickly and efficiently update their customers regarding project-based ocean freight shipments and provides the tools needed to deliver the customer service their clients expect.

Customers report that SAMMIE helps them manage shipments much better than previous archaic, time-consuming methods that often relied on inaccurate data, replacing status emails and spreadsheet chaos with real-time clarity.

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