Shipping Garments from Chicago to Vitoria via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, choose an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. 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 dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For Fabric rolls, We recommend 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, sealed packaging, and Palletization to avoid Soiling. 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 manufacturing origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. 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 designer 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 Textiles were shipped and their declared value.

The key documentation requirements include a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary import permits or certificates specific to textiles. Additionally, compliance with Brazil's customs regulations is essential, which may require a specific tax identification number (CNPJ) for the importer.

Yes, seasonal considerations include potential weather-related disruptions such as hurricanes or storms in the Atlantic during the hurricane season, which runs from June to November. Additionally, demand fluctuations for textiles may vary with seasonal fashion trends, impacting shipping volumes.

Clients have expressed that they want to use SAMMIE for every ocean freight shipment they move because having all shipment data in one dashboard is invaluable and time-saving.

Our One Test Run offer is an invitation to give DNA Supply Chain Solutions one test shipment so we can prove what visibility, reliability, and real partnership feel like with just a single shipment.

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