Shipping Packaged Food from Vitoria to Genoa via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks demands A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Most shippers recommend adding Desiccant packs and using moisture-warning labels on all Packaged groceries shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You may ship dry food and bottled drinks together if Each item is Individually protected and beverages are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using cell partitions for Bottled drinks so that any leak does not contaminate surrounding dry food.

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 Food, you could be asked for Health certificates and certificates of origin, especially for Bottled drinks.

For processed food with medium fragility and mixed dry food and bottled drinks, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes damage from moisture and breakage. Be sure to Declare the full value of your snacks and Document packaging standards, as insurers may evaluate packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard beverages Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you keep them within labeled storage temperatures. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for Chocolate snacks, and scheduling moves to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be properly sealed and stored in a dry, temperature-controlled environment to prevent spoilage during the ocean freight. It is important to ensure that the packaging is robust enough to withstand the conditions of maritime transport, including potential exposure to humidity and motion.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates for health and safety compliance. Additionally, customs clearance documents must be prepared to comply with both Brazilian export regulations and Italian import regulations for food products.

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