Shipping Clothing from Hong Kong to Puerto Limon via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, Use an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall boxes. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are Properly sealed with tape to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For bulk textiles, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from Minimal handling, sealed packaging, and use of cages to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to sit on lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear Fiber content, plus manufacturing origin on documents for clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so Consult your broker before exporting large volumes.

Insuring garments is strongly recommended, especially for Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover total loss and relies on accurate packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping clothing and textiles via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the goods are properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and humidity during transit. Using waterproof packaging and moisture-absorbing materials can help protect the garments. Additionally, textiles should be labeled correctly for easy identification upon arrival.

The required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with Costa Rican regulations. It is essential to ensure that all documentation is accurate and complete to facilitate customs clearance upon arrival in Puerto Limon.

When discrepancies arise, we address them promptly, and SAMMIE also flags duplicates or anomalies before invoices are sent, with your dedicated Client Success Officer available for clarification.

Our DNA Expert Date provides 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.

DNA Supply Chain maintains over 97% accuracy, with SAMMIE reducing human errors, flagging duplicate invoices, suggesting corrections, auto-matching charges to events and documents, and speeding reconciliation.