Shipping Garments from Aliaga to Kansas City via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, choose an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall boxes. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are Properly sealed with tape to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric can move in dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. For bulk textiles, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from reduced touchpoints, Clear labeling, and use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear material composition, plus Country of origin on documents for clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so Consult your broker before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for designer items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

The required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance, particularly for textiles, as they may need to meet U.S. regulatory standards.

Yes, shipping during peak seasons such as back-to-school or holiday periods may require additional planning due to increased demand for ocean freight capacity, which can impact availability and handling of shipments.

Yes, DNA provides port-to-door service that covers customs and final-mile delivery.

Yes, DNA provides U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage.

DNA manages ISF, AMS, and ACE filings for your shipments.