Shipping Food from Shekou to Colombo via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates waterproof protection such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding drying agents and using “Keep Dry” labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit is properly cushioned and Liquids are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of Ambient food typically need itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of snacks, you May also need free-sale certificates and Proof of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose comprehensive cargo cover that includes Leakage, breakage, and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard snacks are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

The required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and a certificate of origin. Additionally, a health certificate or phytosanitary certificate may be necessary to ensure compliance with Sri Lankan import regulations for packaged food.

Packaged food must be stored in a dry, cool environment to prevent spoilage. It is important to ensure that the containers are well-sealed to protect against moisture and contamination during transit. Additionally, monitoring for temperature fluctuations is crucial, as certain types of packaged food may have specific storage requirements.

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.

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