Shipping Apparel from Los Angeles to Long Beach via Ground Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, Use an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. For Fabric rolls, 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 Minimal handling, barcoded labels, and Palletization 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 Fiber content, plus Country of origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover water damage and relies on accurate Invoices 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 items are packed to avoid crushing or damage, maintaining their quality. Additionally, moisture-sensitive textiles should be protected from humidity during transit. Proper labeling is essential for easy identification and handling.

Since both Los Angeles and Long Beach are located within the United States, there are no customs or import/export regulatory requirements for shipping Clothing & Textiles between these two locations. Standard domestic shipping regulations apply.

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