Shipping Bottled Drinks from Savannah to Houston via Ground Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding Desiccant packs and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if all items are Individually protected and Liquids 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 Snacks.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries typically need detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you May also need Health certificates and origin documentation, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. 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 processed food and standard snacks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. 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 should be handled carefully to prevent damage to the packaging, which can compromise the integrity of the product. It is important to ensure that the cargo is secured properly in the transport vehicle to avoid shifting during transit. Additionally, maintaining a stable temperature environment is crucial, even for shelf-stable items, to preserve quality.

Yes, seasonal temperature fluctuations can impact the quality of packaged food during transit. High temperatures in the summer months may require additional precautions to prevent heat exposure, while cooler temperatures in winter may necessitate measures to prevent freezing, depending on the product specifications.

Our operations are fully compliant with CBP, TSA, IATA, and NMFTA standards to ensure secure, lawful, and efficient cross-border operations.

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