Shipping Clothing from Charleston to Columbus via Ocean Freight

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

Most clothing can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For bulk textiles, We recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from limited transfers, sealed packaging, and use of roll containers to avoid Soiling. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear fabric breakdown, plus manufacturing origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so Consult your broker before exporting large volumes.

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

When shipping clothing and textiles, it's important to ensure proper packaging to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during transit. Additionally, items should be labeled clearly to facilitate customs clearance and handling at ports. Special care should be taken to avoid crushing or wrinkling of garments.

Since both Charleston and Columbus are within the United States, there are no international customs requirements. However, shippers must comply with U.S. regulations regarding labeling, safety standards, and any applicable tariffs or taxes for textiles.

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