Shipping Fashions from Lagos to Buenaventura via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, choose an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add moisture absorbers 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 bulk textiles, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from reduced touchpoints, sealed packaging, and use of roll containers to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, 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 garments. 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 SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

Clothing and textiles should be properly packaged to protect against moisture and damage during transit. It is essential to use breathable materials for packaging to prevent mold and mildew, as ocean freight may expose the cargo to humidity. Additionally, labeling should be clear and compliant with international shipping standards to facilitate customs clearance.

Shipments of clothing and textiles must comply with both Nigerian export regulations and Colombian import regulations. This includes obtaining necessary export permits from Nigerian authorities and ensuring that the shipment meets Colombian customs requirements, such as proper documentation, classification under the Harmonized System, and adherence to any tariffs or trade agreements applicable to textile imports.

Yes, we do provide coverage for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.

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.