Shipping Apparel from Colon to New Orleans via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive Clothing & apparel, Use an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

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

High-value Fashion products benefit from Minimal handling, barcoded labels, and use of roll containers to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to sit on lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require Correct HS codes and clear Fiber content, plus Country of origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

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

Shipments of clothing and textiles require a commercial invoice, packing list, and a bill of lading. Additionally, compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, including the submission of an entry manifest and any required certificates of origin, is necessary.

Yes, shipping clothing and textiles may be affected by seasonal weather patterns, including hurricane season in the Caribbean, which typically runs from June to November. This could impact port operations and shipping schedules.

Every client receives access to SAMMIE, where you can track each shipment in real time with predictive ETAs, milestone updates, and instant alerts in a single dashboard.

We support compliance with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the FDA, USDA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, and we maintain active certifications including C-TPAT and FMC.

Yes, support is available for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.