Shipping Garments from Istanbul to Puerto Limon via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, choose an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For Fabric rolls, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from reduced touchpoints, sealed packaging, and Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to sit on lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear material composition, plus manufacturing 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 garments is strongly recommended, especially for designer 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 garments were shipped and their declared value.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with Costa Rican regulations for textiles.

Yes, clothing and textiles should be properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater during transit. Additionally, they should be stowed in a manner that allows for ventilation to avoid mold and mildew.

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