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Shipping Animal Food

Discover the wide range of shipping solutions for animal food with FreightCenter

Our team of logistics experts will tailor your shipment to meet your needs, while ensuring proper handling and compliance throughout the shipping process, with timely delivery to any destination.

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FreightCenter Provides Reliable Shipping Solutions for Animal Food

Shipping animal food – whether dry or wet pet food, livestock feed, or fish food – requires careful planning and must meet certain guidelines to ensure the safety and quality of the products for your pets. Transporting these goods often involve temperature-controlled environments and specialized handling during transit.

FreightCenter is the optimal choice when shipping animal food. With our extensive carrier network, reliable delivery services, trusted customer support, and our 25+ years of expertise, you can trust that your animal food shipment will be handled with care and delivered efficiently to its destination.

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Why Choose FreightCenter For Shipping Animal Food?

Regulatory Knowledge & Compliance Support 

Animal food shipping is regulated by the FDA, USDA, and state departments of agriculture. Meeting all these regulations and requirements can get confusing, and perhaps, stressful. FreightCenter simplifies the process by assisting with any documentation that your shipment needs, advising on state-specific shipping requirements so that your animal food is transported smoothly and successfully.

Bulk Shipping Expertise 

Need to ship animal food in bulk? FreightCenter specializes in bulk shipping solutions. With decades of experience and a vast network of specialized carriers, FreightCenter expertly manages shipments of bulk pet food, livestock feed, and agricultural supplies—whether loose, palletized, or containerized.

Dedicated Freight Experts & Customer Service

You’re not just booking a shipment, you’re gaining a freight partner. A expert freight agent will work with you every step of the way, helping you plan routes, what shipment method you need, navigate customs for international shipments, and will handle any special requests – from pick-up to delivery. Support is available by phone, chat, or email before and after your shipment.

 

 

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Package Your Animal Food Properly with FreightCenter

It is crucial to properly prepare and package your animal food for transportation to maintain it’s quality and prevent contamination, and in some cases, spoilage. Here are a few general steps that FreightCenter recommends to prepare and package your animal food shipment for compliant delivery to it’s destination:

Choose a Sturdy Box: While your animal food may be pre-packaged, using a box made of heavy corrugated cardboard gives added protection for freight shipping, especially for larger quantities of food.

Pack Tightly: Once the animal food is in the box, fill any gaps around the food with cushioning material like foam peanuts, crumpled paper, and bubble wrap.

Maintain Temperature: Some animal food needs to maintain a certain temperature. Using insulated foam containers with dry ice or gel packs is an optimal choice to ensure quality during transport.

Protecting Wet Food: For cans or pouches of wet animal food, consider shrink wrapping the food and use a water-resistant liner to prevent leaks during shipping.

Seal: Once everything is securely packed, seal the box tightly with strong packing tape.

Palletize: For bulk shipments, placing the animal food onto a pallet will ensure stability and safety during transport. Use heavy-duty straps to tie down the shipment to the pallet for security.

Labeling Requirements: Labeling is a crucial aspect of animal food products. It provides information to ensure safety for consumers. The label must include product identification, net quantity, manufacturer’s name and address, and a list of ingredients. The FDA enforces federal regulations that govern the labeling of animal food, while some states also have their own labeling laws and regulations in addition.

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FreightCenter's Tailored Solutions for Shipping Animal Food

To create value for our customers by delivering customized shipping solutions that meet their unique needs and to fulfill shipping demands from simple to complex with expertise, guidance and ingenuity.

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FreightCenter Has Expertise in Shipping Animal Food

At FreightCenter, we understand the importance of getting your animal food to shelves, shelters, and most importantly, to your pet for consumption. Along with our 25+ years of expertise, we offer specialized shipping solutions to ensure the animal food is properly packaged, transported, and successfully delivered to it’s destination.

We work with a trusted network of carriers that have the knowledge of what it takes to ship time-sensitive, bulky goods. We prioritize top-notch customer service without breaking your wallet. We offer competitive rates from top carriers so that you receive the services you need at the price you want. To find out which shipping option is most suitable for your animal food shipment, call our expert freight agents today at (800)716-7608. 

 

FAQ: Shipping Animal Food

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Q. How do I get a shipping quote for shipping animal food?

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Getting a shipping quote from FreightCenter is easy! Use our online freight rate calculator by entering shipment details like weight, dimensions, and origin/destination ZIP codes.

Q. What shipping methods does FreightCenter offer for shipping animal food?

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FreightCenter offers a wide range of shipping options for your animal food, including Truckload, LTL, air freight, or expedited shipping just to name a few. Our freight agents will offer the best shipping method for your specific needs.

Q. What types of animal food can I ship with FreightCenter?

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You can ship dry pet food, wet pet food, livestock feed, fish food, and other animal feed products with FreightCenter.

Q. Can I ship animal food internationally with FreightCenter?

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Yes, FreightCenter can handle international shipments and will assist with customs clearance and any necessary documentation that you will need so that your shipment arrives smoothly.

Q. Does my animal food shipment need to be insured?

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While it isn’t required, FreightCenter highly recommends insuring your animal food shipment. Not only does it protect your shipment in the rare case of loss or damage, but it gives you peace of mind as well.

Q. Does FreightCenter offering tracking for my animal food shipment?

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Yes, FreightCenter offers tracking for your shipment. You will receive a tracking number once you book your shipment that you can use on our tracking page to get updates on the status of your cargo.

Q. How should I package animal food for shipping with FreightCenter?

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Use sturdy, leak-proof containers, and shrink wrap to secure the items. Palletizing is recommended for larger, bulk shipments of animal food.

Q. Are there specific labeling requirements for animal food?

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Yes, labels must include product identification, net quantity, manufacturer’s name and address, and a list of ingredients.

Q. Can I ship animal food in open containers?

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No, shipping in open containers can lead to contamination or damage during transit.

Q. What regulations govern animal food shipping?

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The FDA enforces federal regulations on labeling and composition of animal food ingredients in the U.S.

Q. Are there state-specific regulations for shipping animal food?

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Yes, some states have additional labeling and safety requirements beyond federal guidelines. Our freight agents will ensure that your animal food shipment meets all requirements and guidelines no matter what state you’re shipping to or from.

Q. How does FreightCenter ensure safe handling of animal food?

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The carriers that we partner with are vetted by FreightCenter and follow strict hygiene, packaging, and transportation protocols, especially for edible goods.

Q. Can I ship bulk animal feed with FreightCenter?

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Absolutely! We can handle bulk shipments of animal feed and will handle it via FTL or intermodal freight, depending on the size and route of your shipment.

Q. Does FreightCenter offer temperature-controlled options?

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Yes, for animal food that needs to be refrigerated or needs to be stored at a certain temperature, FreightCenter offers temperature-controlled freight options such as reefer trailers for transporting the shipment.

Q. What is the NFMC code for animal food?

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The National Motor Freight Classification (NFMC) code varies based on the type of food – FreightCenter will help you to identify the right one for your shipment.

Three Things You Didn't Know About Shipping Animal Food

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Animal Food For Zoos Requires Custom Logistics

Shipping for zoo animals is almost like catering, as the food has to arrive in weekly or sometimes daily shipments. Shipping for a zoo? We can coordinate your shipments so that they arrive on-time for the animal's feeding schedules.

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Animal Food Is Regulated Like Human Food

Just like human food, animal food is regulated by the FDS and USDA. It must meet strict safety and labeling regulations, especially for exporting and importing. FreightCenter will work with you every step of the way to ensure your animal food shipment meets all the requirements and is delivered smoothly.

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Livestock Feed Is Shipped in Bulk Quantities

Feed for livestock is shipped in bulk quantities, often by the ton. This includes alfalfa, soy and corn that need to be shipped in huge containers. FreightCenter specializes in bulk shipping, while also offering limited-access pick-up and delivery for animal food that needs to reach farms or rural areas.

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