Shipping Clothing from Melbourne to Minneapolis via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive Clothing & apparel, select an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall boxes. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped 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, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value Fashion products benefit from limited transfers, barcoded labels, and use of cages to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to sit on lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require Correct HS codes and clear fabric breakdown, plus Country of origin on documents for clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so check with your customs agent 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 packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping Clothing & Textiles via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the products are properly packed to prevent moisture exposure and damage during transit. Use waterproof packaging materials and consider using desiccants to control humidity levels within containers. Additionally, textiles should be secured to avoid shifting during transport, which can lead to creasing or damage.

Required documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice detailing the contents and value of the shipment, a packing list, and a bill of lading. Additionally, textiles may require compliance with U.S. regulations, such as labeling requirements under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, and any applicable import permits.

Yes, we support growing SKUs, shipment volume, and integration needs with agile processes and scalable systems, while many other forwarders struggle with rigid processes and patchwork systems that break under growth.

Shippers choose us because we offer smarter tech, faster answers, AI-backed visibility, deep carrier relationships, and support from people who act like an extension of their team, rather than relying on slow, impersonal processes.

We specialize in retail and hospitality, technology and electronics, industrial manufacturing, healthcare equipment, and complex spare parts and machinery, and we can move global freight for other sectors as well.