Shipping Clothing from Altamira to Rio Grande via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, Use an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are Properly sealed with tape to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. For bulk textiles, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from Minimal handling, barcoded labels, and use of roll containers to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear Fiber content, plus manufacturing origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so Consult your broker before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover water damage and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and certificates of origin or compliance, which may vary based on specific textile regulations in Brazil.

Altamira has limited port facilities with basic handling capabilities for containerized cargo, while Rio Grande features more developed infrastructure, including specialized terminals for handling textiles, which can facilitate better loading and unloading processes.

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