Shipping Apparel from Melbourne to Kansas City via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive Clothing & apparel, select an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are securely sealed to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most Textiles can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. 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 Fashion products benefit from limited transfers, barcoded labels, 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 Correct HS codes and clear fabric breakdown, plus Country of origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

Insuring Clothing & apparel is strongly recommended, especially for high-value items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover water damage 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 important to ensure that they are packed in moisture-resistant materials to protect against humidity and water exposure during transit. Additionally, proper ventilation should be considered to prevent mildew, and items should be secured to avoid shifting during transit.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary import permits for textiles. It is also essential to comply with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including labeling and country of origin requirements for imported textiles.

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

We support compliance with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the FDA, USDA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, and we maintain active certifications including C-TPAT and FMC.

Yes, support is available for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.