Shipping Fabric from La Guaira to Lazaro Cardenas via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, select an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add Desiccant packs for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. For Fabric rolls, We recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from limited transfers, Clear labeling, and Palletization to avoid Soiling. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear fabric breakdown, plus Country of origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. 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 high-value items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate Invoices to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what Textiles were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping clothing and textiles via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the goods are properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and salt exposure during transit. Additionally, the items should be secured to avoid shifting in the container, which can cause wrinkling or other damage.

The required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance specific to textiles. Proper classification of the goods under the Harmonized System (HS) code is also essential for customs clearance in Mexico.

A single shipment is enough because we believe that with one shipment we can prove our visibility, reliability, and partnership approach in a tangible way.

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Our team manages global ocean freight with worldwide routing, top-tier carriers, full container loads (FCL), less-than-container loads (LCL), and port-to-door service including customs and final-mile delivery.