Shipping Fashions from Altamira to Long Beach via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, select 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 general-purpose containers 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 Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from limited transfers, Clear labeling, and use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to sit on lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear fabric breakdown, 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 high-value 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.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and customs declaration. Additionally, a certificate of origin may be necessary to comply with trade agreements.

Clothing and textiles should be packed in waterproof and breathable materials to prevent moisture damage during transport. It is also important to ensure that the cargo is secured properly to avoid shifting during the voyage.

SAMMIE serves as a smart platform built with AI and powered by clean, structured data that provides real-time tracking, proactive insights, and full control from port to delivery.

SAMMIE’s Smart Route Planning feature uses AI to hunt for the best carrier, lane, and timing in real time, optimizing for cost, speed, and reliability.

The platform helps project-based ocean freight teams 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.