Shipping Fabric from Jebel Ali to Los Angeles via Ocean Freight

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

Most fabric 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 edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from reduced touchpoints, sealed packaging, and Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification 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 review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products 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.

When shipping Clothing & Textiles via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the goods are properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure. Additionally, items should be secured to avoid shifting during transit, and care must be taken to comply with any specific handling requirements for textiles to prevent wrinkling or other forms of damage.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. Importers in the United States must also provide a Customs Declaration and may need to comply with regulations set by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including ensuring that the textiles meet labeling and safety standards as mandated by the Federal Trade Commission.

DNA adheres to industry best practices and relevant data protection regulations for international shipping and technology platforms, including GDPR and CCPA where applicable.

SAMMIE is different because its proprietary ecosystem of standardized shipping data that is meticulously cleaned, weighted, and validated from trusted third-party sources and DNA Supply Chain Solutions’ own operational history, enabling AI tools that think ahead instead of just reporting past events.

The platform saves time by providing real-time updates, proactive alerts, and a single dashboard, which has led customers to reduce tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week and achieve about 50% less time spent tracking shipments.