Shipping Fabric from Jebel Ali to Mexico City via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, select 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 Properly sealed with tape to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. For bulk textiles, 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 limited transfers, barcoded labels, and use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear fabric breakdown, plus manufacturing origin on documents for clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so Consult your broker before exporting large volumes.

Insuring garments is strongly recommended, especially for high-value 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.

When shipping clothing and textiles via ocean freight, it's important to ensure that the cargo is properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and humidity during transit. Additionally, garments should be packed in a way that minimizes creasing and wrinkling. Special care should be taken to comply with any specific labeling or packaging requirements for textiles set by Mexican customs.

Regulatory requirements include ensuring that all textiles comply with the Mexican Official Standards (NOM) related to labeling and safety. Importers must provide a certificate of origin and may need to submit a commercial invoice and packing list. Additionally, customs documentation must be accurately filled out to avoid delays at both Jebel Ali and Mexico City ports.

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