Shipping Textiles from Durban to Xiaolan via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, Use an inner Poly bag 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 fabric can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. 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 branded apparel benefit from Minimal handling, Clear labeling, and use of roll containers to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification 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 fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

Clothing and textiles should be properly packed to avoid moisture damage during ocean transport. It is recommended to use breathable packaging materials to prevent mold and mildew, especially given the long distance of 10,542 km. Additionally, ensuring that garments are secured and not subject to excessive movement will help maintain their condition.

Shipments of clothing and textiles must comply with China's customs regulations, which include obtaining necessary permits and ensuring that all products meet Chinese safety and quality standards. Documentation such as a commercial invoice, packing list, and a certificate of origin may also be required to facilitate customs clearance at both the Durban and Xiaolan ports.

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Yes, DNA manages both full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) shipments.

DNA offers ground transportation including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and drayage services, with U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage, scalable capacity, GPS tracking, and digital documentation.