Shipping Clothing from Colon to Nhava Sheva via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, select an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. For Fabric rolls, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from limited transfers, Clear labeling, and Palletization to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear fabric breakdown, plus Country of origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products 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 fabric were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping Clothing & Textiles on this route, it is important to ensure that the goods are properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during ocean transit. Additionally, items should be secured to avoid shifting, and care should be taken to comply with any specific handling requirements that may apply to textiles to prevent creasing or deformation.

Required documentation includes a Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with Indian import regulations. It is also important to ensure that all documentation complies with customs regulations for both Panama and India to facilitate smooth clearance at Nhava Sheva.

If you spot an issue, we act fast, and SAMMIE also flags duplicates or anomalies before invoices are sent, with your dedicated Client Success Officer available for clarification.

DNA’s Expert Date is the most accurate dynamic forecasts in the industry, using historical data, live vessel telemetry, weather, and port congestion overlays to go beyond basic status updates.

Our quotes-to-invoice accuracy reaches over 97% accuracy, with SAMMIE reducing human errors, flagging duplicate invoices, suggesting corrections, auto-matching charges to events and documents, and speeding reconciliation.