Shipping Packaged Food from Tokyo to Laem Chabang via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks demands A sealed inner barrier such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. We 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 dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is securely packed and Liquids 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 will require Commercial invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you May also need free-sale certificates and Proof of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend all-risks freight insurance that includes Leakage, breakage, 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 beverages Can be shipped in standard dry vans as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. 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.

Documentation typically required includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and a phytosanitary certificate, as well as any specific import permits mandated by Thai regulations for processed food.

Yes, packaged food must comply with Thailand's Food Act, which includes labeling requirements in Thai, and may also require compliance with the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards.

All customers get access to SAMMIE, where you can track each shipment in real time with predictive ETAs, milestone updates, and instant alerts in a single dashboard.

DNA works with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the FDA, USDA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, and we maintain active certifications including C-TPAT and FMC.

Yes, we do provide coverage for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.