Shipping Apparel from Nagoya to Shenzhen via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, choose an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. 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 dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. For Fabric rolls, 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 reduced touchpoints, barcoded labels, and Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to crush lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear material composition, plus Country of origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring garments is strongly recommended, especially for designer items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover water damage and relies on accurate Invoices 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 the cargo is packed in moisture-resistant packaging to prevent damage during transit. Additionally, care should be taken to avoid overloading containers, as this can lead to crushing of garments. Proper labeling and securing of the cargo are also essential to maintain the integrity of the products throughout the journey.

The required documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with safety standards. Importers in Shenzhen may also need to provide a license for textile imports, depending on the value and type of textiles being shipped.

Users have experienced real-time updates on delays, a reduction in tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week, more efficient management of many shipments, and the ability to quickly and efficiently update their own customers on project-based ocean freight shipments.

Operationally, SAMMIE delivers 50% less time spent tracking shipments, immediate visibility, fewer shipment errors and missed handoffs, better alignment between purchasing, logistics, and finance, and lower overhead with fewer manual check-ins.

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