Shipping Dry Food from Semarang to Houston via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks demands waterproof protection such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using moisture-warning labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is securely packed and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using cell partitions for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of processed food will require itemized 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 certificates of origin, especially for beverages.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose all-risks freight insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your snacks and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable 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 temperature limits, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food requires careful handling to maintain quality and safety during ocean transport. It should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment if necessary, protected from moisture, and secured to prevent damage. Additionally, it is essential to comply with international food safety standards throughout the journey.

Shipments of packaged food from Indonesia to the United States must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including prior notice of import. The food products must also meet labeling requirements and be free from contaminants. Documentation such as a phytosanitary certificate and import permits may be required based on the nature of the food items.

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Yes, DNA manages both full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) shipments.

DNA offers ground transportation including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and drayage services, with U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage, scalable capacity, GPS tracking, and digital documentation.