Shipping Food from Santos to Puerto Quetzal via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands A sealed inner barrier such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding drying agents and using moisture-warning labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is securely packed and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using cell partitions for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of Ambient food will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you could be asked for free-sale certificates and certificates of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your snacks and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

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

Shipments of packaged food must comply with both Brazilian export regulations and Guatemalan import regulations, including proper labeling, health certifications, and adherence to food safety standards set by the respective authorities.

The Port of Santos has modern facilities with temperature-controlled storage options suitable for packaged food, while Puerto Quetzal is equipped with adequate cargo handling capabilities to manage the import of dry and shelf-stable food products efficiently.

Yes, for 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.

Yes, we can full port-to-door service, managing booking, loading, customs clearance, and final-mile delivery with one point of contact and one visibility platform.

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