Shipping Packaged Food from Veracruz to Savannah via Ocean Freight

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

You are allowed to ship dry food and bottled drinks together if every unit is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Our logistics team recommends using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding packaged groceries.

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

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

Most processed food and standard beverages are shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Our team recommends checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Required documentation includes a Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, and a Certificate of Free Sale, along with compliance with FDA regulations for imported food products.

Packaged food must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including labeling requirements, and must pass customs inspections upon arrival in Savannah.

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