Shipping Clothing & Apparel from Izmir to Colombo via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, choose an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall boxes. 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 protected from moisture. For Fabric rolls, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from reduced touchpoints, barcoded labels, and use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel 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 clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile 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 water damage and relies on accurate packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

The required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary export permits from Turkey. Additionally, a Certificate of Origin may be required to facilitate customs clearance in Sri Lanka.

Yes, seasonal factors such as monsoon weather in Sri Lanka can impact port operations and shipping conditions. It's advisable to consider the monsoon season, which typically occurs from May to September, as it may affect the handling and storage of textiles during transit.

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.

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