Shipping Garments from Los Angeles to New Orleans via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, 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 clothing can move in dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For Fabric rolls, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from reduced touchpoints, sealed packaging, and use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to sit on lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear material composition, plus manufacturing origin on documents for clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

Insuring garments 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 bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any applicable import/export permits. Since both locations are within the United States, additional customs declarations are typically not necessary, but compliance with state regulations may apply.

Yes, clothing and textiles should be properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure. It is advisable to use waterproof materials for packaging and consider using containers with climate control features if shipping large volumes to mitigate risks associated with humidity and temperature fluctuations during transit.

Our system is valuable for project-based ocean freight because it allows teams to quickly and efficiently update their customers regarding project-based ocean freight shipments and provides the tools needed to deliver the customer service their clients expect.

Client feedback shows that SAMMIE helps them manage shipments much better than previous archaic, time-consuming methods that often relied on inaccurate data, replacing status emails and spreadsheet chaos with real-time clarity.

You may learn more by watching client stories and a platform overview video or requesting a personalized demo.