Shipping Packaged Groceries from Vancouver to San Juan via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food Requires waterproof protection such as laminated liners inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using clear handling labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship Snacks and beverages together if every unit is securely packed and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using separate inner boxes for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding Snacks.

Most international shipments of Ambient food Require itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of beverages, you might also need Health certificates and origin documentation, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed Snacks and beverages, most shippers choose all-risks freight insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your beverages and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard Bottled drinks are shipped in standard dry vans as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on heat sensitivity, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to ensure product integrity. It is also important to use moisture-resistant packaging to prevent spoilage due to humidity during the ocean journey.

Shipments of packaged food require a commercial invoice, packing list, and may need a Certificate of Free Sale or Health Certificate to comply with U.S. regulations. Additionally, customs declarations must be completed to facilitate clearance in Puerto Rico.

You can export shipment-level data, invoices, event histories, and landed costs in Excel or PDF format, structured for finance audits, operations tracking, customer service updates, and performance analysis.

Yes, we handle urgent, oversized, or specialized shipments, including temperature-sensitive cargo, high-value electronics, and complex FF&E rollouts across all modes.

Yes, we can. We manage documentation, declarations, and clearance protocols for electronics, apparel, machinery, and regulated goods such as food or medical devices.