Shipping Food from Shekou to Altamira via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding drying agents and using “Keep Dry” labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if Each item is Individually protected and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for beverages so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you May also need free-sale certificates and Proof of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and note your packing methods, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for oil-based dry food, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and health certificates as per Mexican regulations for food imports.

Yes, seasonal weather patterns, including typhoons in the Pacific during summer months, can affect ocean freight conditions and may require additional precautions for the stability of packaged food during transit.

Customers have reported real-time updates on delays, a reduction in tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week, more efficient management of many shipments, and the ability to quickly and efficiently update their own customers on project-based ocean freight shipments.

Teams can expect 50% less time spent tracking shipments, immediate visibility, fewer shipment errors and missed handoffs, better alignment between purchasing, logistics, and finance, and lower overhead with fewer manual check-ins.

Yes, within SAMMIE’s Smart Document Hub human help is one click away if your team needs additional support.