Shipping Fashion Products from Baltimore to Miami via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, Use an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are securely sealed to keep out humidity and splashes.

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

High-value designer clothing benefit from Minimal handling, barcoded labels, and Palletization to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear Fiber content, plus Country of origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

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

When shipping clothing and textiles, it is important to ensure that the cargo is properly packaged to prevent water damage and contamination during transit. Using moisture-resistant materials and ensuring adequate ventilation can help protect the garments. Additionally, care should be taken to avoid overloading containers, as this can lead to crushing of delicate fabrics.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and packing list. Since both Baltimore and Miami are within the United States, no customs declaration is necessary for domestic shipments. However, it is important to ensure compliance with any specific labeling requirements for textiles, such as care instructions and fiber content disclosures.

In practice, it means we serve people, not just packages, focusing on face-to-face communication, thoughtful support, and long-term trust rather than one-off transactions.

Shippers can join the “One Test Run Challenge” by giving us a single shipment, which we use to demonstrate what visibility, reliability, and real partnership feel like, with a dedicated page available to get started.

Access to SAMMIE comes with every ocean, air, land, and customs service at no extra cost.