Shipping Textiles from Felixstowe to Istanbul 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 Desiccant packs for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped 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, We recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value Fashion products benefit from limited transfers, sealed packaging, and Palletization to avoid Soiling. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to sit on 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 Textile categories, so check with your customs agent 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 Textiles were shipped and their declared value.

Documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with Turkish regulations for textiles.

Clothing and textiles should be packed to avoid moisture and damage, with sufficient ventilation in containers to prevent mildew, especially during longer ocean transit periods.

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

We provide 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.