Shipping Clothing from Colombo to Kansas City via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive Clothing & apparel, 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 securely sealed to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most Textiles 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 edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value Fashion products benefit from limited transfers, sealed packaging, and Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require Correct HS codes 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 review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

Insuring Clothing & apparel 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.

Clothing and textiles should be packed in moisture-resistant materials to prevent damage during transit. It is also important to consider the use of appropriate packaging to minimize creasing and ensure protection against saltwater exposure during ocean freight.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary export permits from Sri Lanka. Additionally, compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including a declaration of the origin and value of the goods, is essential for import clearance.

SAMMIE offers real-time tracking where AI monitors every container and flags delays, reroutes, and transshipment issues before you even ask.

SAMMIE provides Document Intelligence and a Smart Document Hub that auto-tags and organizes bills of lading, customs forms, and invoices, parses and sorts every invoice, BOL, and customs document, and makes it easy for your team to find the right file quickly.

SAMMIE provides proactive alerts by using real-time AI to detect issues in ports, lanes, and vessel activity and flagging exceptions before they escalate.