Shipping Garments from Balboa to Genoa via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, 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 fully closed and taped 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 Fabric rolls, 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 cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to sit on lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear material composition, plus Country of origin on documents for clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so check with your customs agent 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 packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

Shipments of Clothing & Textiles require a commercial invoice, packing list, and a bill of lading. Additionally, customs declarations must be completed, including any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with EU textile regulations.

Seasonal fluctuations can affect shipping schedules and port congestion. During peak fashion seasons, such as spring and fall, there may be increased demand for shipping space, which could impact the availability of containers and overall logistics planning.

Now, SAMMIE has become a mission-critical platform used by leading importers to manage risk, reduce delays, and reclaim control over their logistics.

We see relationships as key because behind every successful shipment is a team that cares, bringing experience, dedication, and human connection to every client relationship.

Human checks are important because before arrival, our team verifies data to complement live carrier feeds, port tracking, and AI rules, improving the accuracy of our DNA Expert ETA.