Shipping Fashions from Jacksonville to Columbus via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, choose an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are securely sealed 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 bulk textiles, 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, sealed packaging, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear material composition, plus manufacturing origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so review local regulations 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 SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping clothing and textiles via ocean freight, it is important to ensure items are properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure. Use waterproof packaging materials and consider the potential for mold growth during transit. Additionally, ensure that garments are folded or hung appropriately to avoid creasing or damage.

Shipping clothing and textiles within the United States typically requires a bill of lading and a commercial invoice. While customs documentation is not needed for domestic shipments, ensure compliance with any local regulations or specific requirements related to textile labeling and safety standards.

SAMMIE’s shipment intelligence tools surface trends, spot delays, and enable you to run exportable reports, while the system learns from every shipment to improve the next one.

Our system supports your customer communication by allowing you to quickly and efficiently update your customers on their shipments and providing the visibility and data needed to meet the customer service your clients expect.

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