Shipping Apparel from La Guaira to New York via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, Use an inner sealed liner 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 fabric can move in Standard dry containers 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 moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from Minimal handling, sealed packaging, and use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to sit on lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear Fiber content, 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 fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover total loss 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, it is important to ensure that items are properly packaged to avoid damage during transit. Waterproofing and appropriate cushioning can help protect against moisture and impacts. Additionally, maintaining proper ventilation in containers can prevent mildew and odors.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice detailing the goods, a packing list, and a bill of lading. Additionally, shippers must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, which may require specific declarations for textiles to ensure proper classification and duty assessment.

Yes, DNA manages both full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) shipments.

DNA offers ground transportation including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and drayage services, with U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage, scalable capacity, GPS tracking, and digital documentation.

Yes, DNA offers tariff classification and valuation as part of our in-house expertise.