Shipping Apparel from Le Havre to Shenzhen via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, Use 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 Standard dry 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 moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from Minimal handling, barcoded labels, and use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.

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

Insuring garments is strongly recommended, especially for Branded 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 & Textiles, it is important to ensure that the goods are properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and humidity during the ocean transit. Additionally, compliance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations for hazardous materials should be checked, especially if any textiles contain treated fabrics.

Required documentation includes the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with Chinese textile regulations. Customs declarations must also be prepared in accordance with both French export and Chinese import requirements.

Yes, our team is able to integrate via robust EDI/API capabilities, mapping fields, automating status updates, pushing documentation, and syncing PO and invoice data with systems like SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or custom WMS/ERP platforms.

Yes, our system supports user-level permissions so warehouse, finance, purchasing, or customer service teams can access exactly what they need and nothing they don’t.

Yes, our in-house team provides this. Our licensed customs experts handle import/export compliance, HS classification, tariff codes, ISF filings, and coordination with U.S. and international agencies.