Shipping Fashion Products from Mombasa to Nashville via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, select an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add Desiccant packs for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are Properly sealed with tape 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 Fabric rolls, We recommend 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 Palletization to avoid Soiling. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to crush lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear fabric breakdown, plus manufacturing origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so Consult your broker 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 Invoices to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what Textiles were shipped and their declared value.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates such as the Certificate of Origin. Import permits and compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations are also essential.

Yes, Clothing & Textiles must comply with U.S. regulations, including labeling requirements, safety standards, and textile fiber content disclosures. Additionally, products may be subject to tariffs and quotas under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

DNA focuses on 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.

The platform combines historical lane performance, live vessel telemetry, port congestion trends, and weather overlays to calculate constantly updating ETAs that go beyond static carrier estimates.

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