Shipping Fashion Products from Lagos to Istanbul via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, choose 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 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, our team suggests 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 cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to sit on lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear material composition, plus manufacturing origin on documents for clothing & textiles. 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 packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

The required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or quality compliance specific to textiles. Additionally, import permits may be required by Turkish customs for clothing and textiles.

Yes, Clothing & Textiles should be properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater during transit. It is advisable to use waterproof materials and ensure that garments are stored in a way that prevents creasing or deformation.

No, not without your approval. Your shipment data is used only to support your logistics operations and improve your experience with DNA; we do not sell or share client data for advertising or unrelated purposes.

The platform’s AI is used to power real-time tracking, hunt for the best carrier, lane, and timing, detect issues in ports and lanes, parse and sort documents, and learn from every shipment to improve the next one.

Clients have shared that real-time updates on delays, a reduction in tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week, more efficient management of many shipments, and the ability to quickly and efficiently update their own customers on project-based ocean freight shipments.