Shipping Apparel from Incheon to Santos via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, 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 securely sealed to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric 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 branded apparel 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 Over-stack lightweight Clothing 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 review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products 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.

Required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance, particularly regarding textile regulations in Brazil.

Yes, it is important to ensure that Clothing & Textiles are properly packaged to prevent water damage and to allow for ventilation during transit. Additionally, maintaining appropriate temperature and humidity levels is crucial to avoid deterioration of fabric quality.

Clients have shared that real-time updates on delays, a reduction in tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week, more efficient management of many shipments, and the ability to quickly and efficiently update their own customers on project-based ocean freight shipments.

For your team, SAMMIE means 50% less time spent tracking shipments, immediate visibility, fewer shipment errors and missed handoffs, better alignment between purchasing, logistics, and finance, and lower overhead with fewer manual check-ins.

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