Shipping Garments from Manzanillo to Mexico City via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, select an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For bulk textiles, 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 limited transfers, sealed packaging, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. 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 fabric breakdown, plus manufacturing origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

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

When shipping clothing and textiles, it is essential to ensure that the products are properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and salt exposure during transit. Additionally, garments should be packed to minimize wrinkling and ensure they remain in optimal condition upon arrival.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin. It is also important to comply with Mexican customs regulations regarding the importation of textiles, including any relevant tariffs or duties that may apply.

Clients have expressed that they want to use SAMMIE for every ocean freight shipment they move because having all shipment data in one dashboard is invaluable and time-saving.

Our One Test Run offer is an invitation to give DNA Supply Chain Solutions one test shipment so we can prove what visibility, reliability, and real partnership feel like with just a single shipment.

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