Shipping Clothing from Balboa to Chicago via Ocean Freight

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

Most clothing 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 designer clothing benefit from reduced touchpoints, Clear labeling, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to crush lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear material composition, plus Country of 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 garments is strongly recommended, especially for designer items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with U.S. customs regulations for textiles.

Yes, Clothing & Textiles should be properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during transit. Additionally, it's important to ensure that the cargo is secured to avoid shifting and wrinkling.

Our logistics solutions include time-sensitive transport of medical devices, diagnostics, and regulated healthcare products.

The SAMMIE system helps customers stay ahead of issues with instant delay alerts, automatic exception flags, and “hot” shipment flagging so you can prioritize critical freight and address problems before they ripple into larger issues.

Our team provides in-house customs brokerage that handles classification, documentation, and clearance across U.S. and global ports with accuracy and speed, supported by SAMMIE’s delay flagging and ongoing updates from your dedicated Client Success Officer.