Shipping Ambient Food from Xiamen to Norfolk via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. Our team suggests adding drying agents and using moisture-warning labels on all processed food shipments, especially when moving through humid or coastal routes.

You Can ship shelf-stable food with drinks together if Each item is Individually protected and bottled drinks are placed at the bottom of the carton. Most carriers recommend using cell partitions for liquid items so that any leak does not damage surrounding Snacks.

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

For Packaged food with medium fragility and mixed ambient food and drinks, We recommend All-risk cargo insurance that includes spoilage and contamination. Be sure to list realistic replacement values of your snacks and record how goods are packed, as insurers may assess packaging quality when processing claims.

Most Ambient food and standard snacks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you protect from temperature extremes. Most carriers recommend checking manufacturer guidelines on temperature limits, especially for sensitive beverages, and planning transit to minimize exposure to very hot or very cold environments.

Packaged food must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment during transit to ensure quality. Proper packaging is essential to prevent contamination or damage, and compliance with food safety standards is required throughout the shipping process.

Shipments must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including prior notice of imported food shipments. Additionally, all packaged food must be properly labeled and meet the safety standards set forth by U.S. customs to ensure clearance at the port of Norfolk.

Teams can expect 50% less time spent tracking shipments, immediate visibility, fewer shipment errors and missed handoffs, better alignment between purchasing, logistics, and finance, and lower overhead with fewer manual check-ins.

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