Shipping Fabric from Long Beach to Puerto Barrios via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, Use an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are securely sealed to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For Fabric rolls, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from Minimal handling, sealed packaging, and Palletization to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear Fiber content, plus manufacturing origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

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

When shipping clothing and textiles via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the products are packaged to avoid damage from moisture and saltwater. Additionally, the cargo should be secured properly to prevent shifting during transit.

Shipments of clothing and textiles require compliance with both U.S. export regulations and Guatemalan import regulations. This includes providing accurate invoices, packing lists, and any necessary certificates of origin to avoid delays in customs clearance.

Clients are able to export shipment-level data, invoices, event histories, and landed costs in Excel or PDF format, structured for finance audits, operations tracking, customer service updates, and performance analysis.

Yes, our team is equipped for urgent, oversized, or specialized shipments, including temperature-sensitive cargo, high-value electronics, and complex FF&E rollouts across all modes.

Yes, our team handles it. We manage documentation, declarations, and clearance protocols for electronics, apparel, machinery, and regulated goods such as food or medical devices.