Shipping Garments from Colon to Minneapolis via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, select an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add silica gel 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 Kept dry. For Fabric rolls, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from limited transfers, Clear labeling, and Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear fabric breakdown, plus Country of 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 high-value items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft 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 & Textiles via ocean freight, it is crucial to ensure that items are packed in moisture-resistant materials to prevent damage during transit. Additionally, garments should be properly folded or hung to avoid creasing, and any delicate fabrics may require special handling to maintain their condition.

Shipments of Clothing & Textiles from Panama to the United States must comply with U.S. Customs regulations, including proper documentation such as a commercial invoice and packing list. Additionally, textiles may need to meet specific labeling requirements under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, which mandates fiber content labeling.

Our distribution solutions include B2B pick/pack and palletization services.

Our logistics solutions include time-sensitive transport of medical devices, diagnostics, and regulated healthcare products.

The SAMMIE system helps customers stay ahead of issues with instant delay alerts, automatic exception flags, and “hot” shipment flagging so you can prioritize critical freight and address problems before they ripple into larger issues.