Rapid transit times and affordable rates for your Bottled Drinks shipments
Indonesia
Panama
The ocean route from Surabaya to Colon offers significant advantages for transporting processed food products. This lengthy journey allows for the efficient movement of large quantities of dry food, ensuring that ambient food items maintain their quality throughout transit. Moreover, shipping by sea is often more cost-effective for bulk shipments, making it an ideal choice for shelf-stable groceries. The route also provides a reliable means of connecting diverse markets, enhancing distribution capabilities.
Surabaya boasts a well-developed port infrastructure, equipped with modern facilities to handle the loading and unloading of packaged groceries. With advanced logistics services and customs support, the port ensures a smooth transition from land to sea transport. In Colon, the port serves as a critical hub for international shipping, featuring extensive warehousing options and efficient connectivity to regional distribution networks. This infrastructure enables seamless access to markets, facilitating the swift delivery of dry food products once they arrive.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must follow Indonesian customs regulations, including correct HS codes, export permits, and any sector-specific controls.
All inbound cargo require Panamanian customs clearance and possible inspection at the terminal.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
When shipping from Surabaya, Indonesia to Colon, Panama, prepare for significant delays due to the Southeast Asia Monsoon Season (May-September) and Indian Ocean Cyclone Season (April-June, October-December). Build in buffer days to schedules and secure flexible berthing windows to accommodate potential port congestion and weather disruptions. Maintain communication with carriers for real-time updates, especially during peak periods like the Christmas Retail Peak (October-December) and Black Friday (mid-November to early December), when space tightens. Ensure all cargo is adequately secured and prepared for varying conditions throughout the year.
When shipping ambient food, Proper packaging is critical for medium‑fragility items. Most carriers recommend using sturdy corrugated boxes with compartment inserts for ambient food...
Medium-weight cartons of packaged groceries Should be handled as orientation-sensitive freight, especially where liquid products are packed with snacks. Most shippers recommend cle...
Using suitable shipping container for Food supports product integrity and damage reduction. For parcel shipments of ambient food, most logistics providers suggest outer shippers wi...
Even for shelf-stable dry food, You must comply with applicable food laws in both origin and destination markets. You should ensure all snacks have accurate product labels, batch o...
Before pickup and during cross-docking, stage Packaged food in clean, dry, odor-free areas away from contaminants. Moisture-sensitive snacks is best kept off the floor on shelving ...
Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food Requires moisture-resistant inner packaging such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using clear handling labels on all ambient food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.
You are allowed to ship Snacks and beverages together if all items are securely packed and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using separate inner boxes for beverages so that any leak does not Soak surrounding packaged groceries.
Most international shipments of packaged groceries Require detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you might also need free-sale certificates and origin documentation, especially for beverages.
For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, insurance providers typically recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your beverages and note your packing methods, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.
Most processed food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in standard dry vans as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for oil-based dry food, and Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.
Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary health and sanitary certificates specific to food products. Additionally, compliance with Panamanian import regulations must be ensured, including obtaining permits from the Ministry of Health.
Packaged food should be securely palletized and properly sealed to prevent contamination. It's important to ensure temperature control is maintained if applicable, and to check that packaging is robust enough to withstand the ocean conditions over the lengthy route of 18,604 km.
Our warehousing network includes cross-docking and transloading capabilities.
Our team manages coordinated delivery of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for hotels, resorts, and new builds.
Our team delivers live map tracking with milestone updates, 24/7 access via SAMMIE, centralized shipment documents, and real-time exception alerts so you always know where your freight is and what’s happening with it.
Call or schedule a call with our sales team to discuss your Surabaya → Colon shipping needs.
Talk to a logistics expert
Our team specializes in the Surabaya to Colon trade lane.
1-786-949-7330Join hundreds of companies who trust DNA Supply Chain for their logistics needs. Transparent pricing, real-time tracking, and dedicated support.