Shipping Bottled Drinks from Yokohama to Honolulu via Ocean Freight

Moisture-sensitive Dry food necessitates moisture-resistant inner packaging such as Foil pouches 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 all items are Individually protected 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 detailed invoices listing full product descriptions, HS codes, and values. Depending on the destination and type of Food, 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, insurance providers typically recommend All-risk cargo insurance 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 Ambient conditions 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 must be stored in a dry, cool environment during transit to prevent spoilage. It is important to ensure that the packaging is intact and that the products are properly sealed to maintain shelf stability. Additionally, compliance with both Japan's and the United States' food safety regulations is necessary to prevent contamination.

Shipping packaged food requires specific documentation including a commercial invoice, packing list, and a certificate of origin. Additionally, compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations is necessary, which may involve providing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prior notice for food imports to ensure the products meet U.S. safety standards.

We offer international shipping by ocean (FCL and LCL), air (standard and expedited), and domestic or cross-border ground freight (FTL, LTL, and intermodal).

Absolutely, you can access all documents—bills of lading, invoices, customs forms, and arrival notices—in SAMMIE’s centralized, searchable document hub.

Yes, we offer periodic performance reviews and account check-ins so you can review metrics and discuss needs or questions live.