Shipping Fashion Products from Long Beach to Istanbul via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, Use an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are Properly sealed with tape to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. 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 branded apparel benefit from Minimal handling, Clear labeling, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear Fiber content, plus Country of origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so Consult your broker before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

Shipping clothing and textiles from Long Beach to Istanbul requires several key documents, including a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and a certificate of origin. Additionally, compliance with Turkey's customs regulations necessitates ensuring that the products meet labeling requirements and any necessary import permits.

Yes, clothing and textiles should be properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during transit. It is advisable to use waterproof packaging and to ensure that garments are stowed to avoid crushing or wrinkling. Additionally, maintaining proper ventilation during shipping is important to prevent mold growth.

DNA focuses on retail and hospitality, technology and electronics, industrial manufacturing, healthcare equipment, and complex spare parts and machinery, and we can move global freight for other sectors as well.

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All customers get access to SAMMIE, where you can track each shipment in real time with predictive ETAs, milestone updates, and instant alerts in a single dashboard.