More than 20 years of experience in worldwide Dry Food shipping
Indonesia
Italy
The ocean route from Surabaya to Genoa offers a cost-effective solution for transporting packaged food, ensuring that processed and dry food items remain shelf-stable throughout the journey. This route capitalizes on the economies of scale associated with sea freight, making it an ideal choice for bulk shipments of ambient groceries. Additionally, the long transit allows for careful handling and storage, reducing the risk of spoilage and maintaining product quality upon arrival.
Surabaya boasts a well-developed port infrastructure, equipped with modern facilities that facilitate efficient loading and unloading of cargo, essential for handling packaged groceries. Genoa, one of Italy's largest ports, offers robust logistics capabilities and access to a wide distribution network across Europe, ensuring that products can be quickly and effectively transported to their final destinations. Both ports are strategically positioned to support the seamless movement of shelf-stable food products, making this route highly advantageous for exporters and importers alike.
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
Exporters must comply with Indonesian customs regulations, including accurate HS classification and export licensing where applicable.
Imports are subject to European Union customs, product safety, and sanitary-phytosanitary rules, with possible inspections for high-risk goods.
DNA Expert Assessment
Very High - Complex Regulatory Environment
High - Fragile/Moisture Sensitive
When shipping from Surabaya, Indonesia to Genoa, Italy, expect significant delays due to the Southeast Asia Monsoon Season (May-November) and Indian Ocean Cyclone Season (April-June and October-December). Add extra buffer days to your schedules and coordinate closely with carriers for real-time updates. During peak holiday periods, including Lunar New Year (mid-January to late-February) and Eid al Fitr (March-June), secure vessel space well in advance to avoid congestion. Stay alert to weather-related disruptions, especially during Mediterranean Winter Storms (November-March), and adjust cut-off times accordingly.
When shipping dry food, robust packing Is essential for medium‑fragility items. We recommend using sturdy corrugated boxes with compartment inserts for Snacks. For moisture-sensiti...
Medium-weight cartons of processed food are best handled as “this side up” freight, especially where Bottled drinks are packed with snacks. Most shippers recommend clearly marking ...
Choosing the appropriate shipping container for packaged groceries Helps product integrity and Regulatory compliance. For parcel shipments of ambient food, most logistics providers...
Even for shelf-stable processed food, exporters must comply with Food safety regulations in both origin and destination markets. Ensure all snacks have accurate product labels, bat...
Before pickup and during cross-docking, store processed food in Cool, dry, well-ventilated areas away from Chemicals. Moisture-sensitive snacks is best kept off the floor on Pallet...
Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using “Keep Dry” labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.
You may ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if Each item is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding packaged groceries.
Most international shipments of processed food typically need Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need free-sale certificates and Proof of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.
For processed food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.
Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.
Packaged food must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment to maintain quality during transit. Special care should be taken to ensure packaging is intact to prevent contamination and spoilage. Additionally, it is crucial to comply with international food safety standards throughout the shipping process.
Shipments of packaged food from Indonesia to Italy must comply with both Indonesian export regulations and EU import regulations. This includes obtaining necessary health certificates, ensuring labeling meets EU standards, and adhering to customs documentation requirements specific to food products.
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