Shipping Dry Food from Seattle to Honolulu via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food demands waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not Soak surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries will require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard beverages are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to maintain quality and prevent spoilage. It is essential to ensure that the packaging is robust enough to withstand ocean conditions, including potential exposure to humidity and saltwater. Additionally, proper labeling must be adhered to for identification and compliance.

The shipping of packaged food requires standard shipping documentation, including a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and packing list. Additionally, it may be necessary to provide a declaration of the food product's ingredients and compliance with any relevant food safety regulations, even though both locations are within the United States.

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