Shipping Fashions from Memphis to Bogota via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, 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 fabric 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 Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from limited transfers, sealed packaging, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to sit on lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear fabric breakdown, plus manufacturing origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products 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 & Textiles via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the items are properly packed to prevent damage from moisture or saltwater exposure. Additionally, using breathable materials for packaging can help prevent mildew during transit.

Shipments of Clothing & Textiles to Colombia must comply with the country's import regulations, which include obtaining the necessary import permits and ensuring that the textiles meet local labeling and quality standards. Proper documentation, including a commercial invoice and packing list, is also required to facilitate customs clearance.

The Actionable Shipment Intelligence feature surface trends, spot delays, and enable you to run exportable reports, while the system learns from every shipment to improve the next one.

The platform improves your client service by allowing you to quickly and efficiently update your customers on their shipments and providing the visibility and data needed to meet the customer service your clients expect.

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