Shipping Ambient Food from Xiamen to Manzanillo via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive snacks necessitates 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 may ship shelf-stable food with 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 Soak surrounding packaged groceries.

Most international shipments of processed food typically need 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 processed 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 accurately declare values of your Packaged groceries and record how goods are packed, as insurers may Review packaging quality when processing claims.

Most shelf-stable food and standard snacks 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 Routing shipments to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Shipments of packaged food must include a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary health and safety certificates that comply with Mexican regulations. Additionally, an import permit may be required for certain food products.

Packaged food should be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transport to prevent spoilage. Proper ventilation and protection from moisture are also essential to maintain product integrity throughout the journey across the 13,344 km ocean route.

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