Shipping Food from Vitoria to Seattle via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates waterproof protection such as poly bags 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 Can ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if every unit is properly cushioned and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. We recommend using Dividers for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding dry food.

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

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, most shippers choose comprehensive cargo cover 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 assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard snacks are shipped in non-refrigerated transport as long as you protect from temperature extremes. We recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on Maximum storage temperature, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to maintain quality and prevent spoilage. It is essential to ensure that the containers are sealed properly to avoid contamination and that they comply with international shipping standards for food safety.

Shipments of packaged food must comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including proper labeling and documentation. Importers must also provide a prior notice to the FDA before the food arrives. Additionally, customs clearance will require proof of compliance with Brazilian export regulations.

Yes, for CE North America, where we built a custom EDI feed that pushes real-time shipment updates, documentation, and exception alerts directly into their ERP, eliminating dozens of manual tasks and improving cross-department visibility.

Yes, we can full port-to-door service, managing booking, loading, customs clearance, and final-mile delivery with one point of contact and one visibility platform.

Yes, they are. You can see our certifications and compliance credentials, including FMC license, DOT number, and C-TPAT partnership, in the Certifications section of our FAQs.