Shipping Dry Food from Surabaya to Puerto Barrios via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires A sealed inner barrier such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using moisture-warning 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 securely packed and bottled drinks 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 Ambient food Require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you might also need Health certificates and certificates of origin, especially for beverages.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, We recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. 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 Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks Can be shipped in standard dry vans as long as you protect from temperature extremes. 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 must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transport to prevent spoilage. Proper ventilation and protection from moisture are also essential to maintain product quality. Additionally, securing cargo to prevent movement during transit is critical.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with both Indonesian export regulations and Guatemalan import regulations, including obtaining necessary health certificates, sanitary permits, and ensuring that products meet food safety standards established by the Guatemalan Ministry of Public Health.

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