Shipping Snacks from Xiaolan to San Juan via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates A sealed inner barrier such as Foil pouches inside sturdy outer cartons. We recommend adding silica gel 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 Each item is Individually protected and Liquids 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 dry food.

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 May also need manufacturer declarations and Proof 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 Leakage, breakage, 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 Ambient food and standard snacks Can be shipped in Ambient conditions as long as you Avoid extreme heat and freezing. 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.

Packaged food must be stored in a controlled environment to prevent spoilage during the ocean freight journey. Proper ventilation and temperature monitoring are crucial, especially for dry foods, to maintain product integrity. Additionally, ensuring that the packaging is waterproof and resistant to humidity is important due to potential exposure to moisture during transit.

Shipments of packaged food from Xiaolan to San Juan must comply with both Chinese export regulations and U.S. import regulations. This includes obtaining necessary health and safety certifications, adhering to labeling requirements, and ensuring that the food products meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards. Importers should also ensure that all required documentation, such as a bill of lading and customs declaration, is accurately completed to facilitate smooth customs clearance.

SAMMIE supports project-based ocean freight by allows teams to quickly and efficiently update their customers regarding project-based ocean freight shipments and provides the tools needed to deliver the customer service their clients expect.

Customers report that SAMMIE helps them manage shipments much better than previous archaic, time-consuming methods that often relied on inaccurate data, replacing status emails and spreadsheet chaos with real-time clarity.

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