Shipping Garments from Nashville to Long Beach via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, choose an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are securely sealed to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric can move in dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. For Fabric rolls, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from reduced touchpoints, Clear labeling, and Palletization to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification 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 review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for designer items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate Invoices to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping clothing and textiles, it is important to ensure that items are packed in moisture-resistant materials to prevent damage during transit. Additionally, items should be secured to avoid shifting and wrinkling, and proper labeling should be used to identify the contents accurately.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary customs declarations. Since both locations are within the United States, there are no international customs duties, but compliance with local regulations and tax obligations must be ensured.

The quote emphasizes that we deliver not only exceptional logistics performance but also real, human relationships and authentic connection with our clients.

DNA Supply Chain provides end-to-end freight forwarding across ocean, air, and ground transportation, plus customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and access to our AI-powered SAMMIE tracking and exception management platform.

Yes, our platform features invoicing insights that flag duplicates, match line items, and streamline billing through AI-driven reconciliation and analytics.