Shipping Apparel from New Orleans to Cleveland via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, Use an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are securely sealed to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. For bulk textiles, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from Minimal handling, barcoded labels, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear Fiber content, plus manufacturing origin on documents for garments. 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 Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover water damage and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

Clothing and textiles should be packed in moisture-resistant materials to prevent damage during transit. It is important to ensure that garments are not overly compressed, as this can lead to creasing. Additionally, items should be clearly labeled to facilitate inspection and customs clearance.

Documentation for shipping clothing and textiles includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and packing list. Since both New Orleans and Cleveland are within the United States, there are no international customs requirements, but compliance with local regulations regarding textile labeling and safety standards is necessary.

Yes, DNA manages both full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) shipments.

DNA offers ground transportation including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and drayage services, with U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage, scalable capacity, GPS tracking, and digital documentation.

Yes, DNA offers tariff classification and valuation as part of our in-house expertise.