Shipping Food from Surabaya to Xiamen via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks Requires waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding silica gel and using clear handling labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship Snacks and beverages together if every unit is Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using separate inner boxes for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of processed food Require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you could be asked for manufacturer declarations and origin documentation, especially for Bottled drinks.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to accurately declare values of your beverages and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard Bottled drinks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

The required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and health certificates. Additionally, a Certificate of Origin may be needed, along with compliance with China's import regulations for food products.

Packaged food should be kept in a dry and ventilated area to prevent moisture accumulation. It is also important to ensure that containers are sealed properly to avoid contamination and maintain product integrity during the ocean transit from Surabaya to Xiamen.

Yes, we do, including 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.

Absolutely, we do full port-to-door service, managing booking, loading, customs clearance, and final-mile delivery with one point of contact and one visibility platform.

Yes, you can. You can see our certifications and compliance credentials, including FMC license, DOT number, and C-TPAT partnership, in the Certifications section of our FAQs.