Shipping Dry Food from Veracruz to Paranagua via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive shelf-stable food necessitates waterproof protection such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding Desiccant packs and using “Keep Dry” labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You are allowed to ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

Most international shipments of packaged groceries typically need itemized invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, you might also need Health certificates and Proof of origin, especially for animal-derived ingredients.

For shelf-stable food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to Declare the full value of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most processed food and standard snacks are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We 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.

Shipments of packaged food require a commercial invoice, packing list, and a phytosanitary certificate issued by Mexican authorities to ensure compliance with Brazilian regulations on food imports.

Seasonal weather patterns, such as the hurricane season from June to November, may impact shipping conditions, requiring careful planning to mitigate potential delays or disruptions at sea.

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