Shipping Garments from Baltimore to Boston via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, select an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For Fabric rolls, 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, sealed packaging, and Palletization to avoid snagging. 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 fabric breakdown, plus manufacturing origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

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

When shipping clothing and textiles, it is important to ensure that items are properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during transit. Using waterproof packaging and ensuring adequate ventilation can help minimize issues like mildew or deterioration. Additionally, care should be taken to avoid crushing garments, which can be achieved through appropriate stacking and padding.

The documentation required includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and packing list. As both locations are within the United States, no customs clearance is needed; however, it is essential to ensure compliance with any applicable regulations for textiles, such as labeling requirements and safety standards.

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DNA provides international shipping by ocean (FCL and LCL), air (standard and expedited), and domestic or cross-border ground freight (FTL, LTL, and intermodal).

Yes, online access is available access all documents—bills of lading, invoices, customs forms, and arrival notices—in SAMMIE’s centralized, searchable document hub.