Shipping Food from Tanjung Pelepas to San Jose via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as poly bags inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend 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 properly cushioned and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not damage 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 snacks, you could be asked for 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 comprehensive cargo cover that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks Can be shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be properly sealed and stored in a temperature-controlled environment throughout the journey to prevent spoilage. It is essential to ensure that the packaging is robust enough to withstand ocean transport conditions, including humidity and potential exposure to seawater.

Shipments of packaged food require compliance with both Malaysian export regulations and Costa Rican import regulations. This includes obtaining the necessary health and safety certifications, ensuring that the products meet Costa Rican food safety standards, and providing accurate documentation for customs clearance at both ports.

Using DNA, you receive live map tracking with milestone updates and 24/7 access via SAMMIE, while other forwarders often provide only basic carrier links and manual updates that can be delayed or incomplete.

Our clients say that SAMMIE makes managing shipments simple, puts accurate real-time location, status, and ETAs at their fingertips, and significantly reduces the time and effort required to manage many shipments.

DNA offers international freight forwarding by ocean, air, and land, along with customs brokerage, warehouse support, and access to our AI-powered SAMMIE visibility platform.