Shipping Bottled Drinks from Sydney to Kansas City via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food demands waterproof protection such as Foil pouches 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 dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is Individually protected 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 packaged groceries.

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

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance 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 beverages are shipped in Ambient conditions 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.

When shipping packaged food, it is essential to ensure that products are properly sealed and stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to prevent spoilage. Additionally, the cargo should be secured to prevent shifting during transport, and humidity levels must be monitored to maintain product integrity.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including pre-registration of facilities and adherence to labeling requirements. Importers must also provide documentation such as a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and any necessary certificates of analysis to ensure compliance with U.S. customs regulations.

We offer end-to-end freight forwarding across ocean, air, and ground transportation, plus customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and access to our AI-powered SAMMIE tracking and exception management platform.

Yes, SAMMIE includes invoicing insights that flag duplicates, match line items, and streamline billing through AI-driven reconciliation and analytics.

Yes, we offer expedited air options for urgent and high-value shipments when every hour counts.