Shipping Fabric from New York to Port Everglades via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, choose an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add Desiccant packs 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 bulk textiles, We recommend 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 use of roll containers to avoid Soiling. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear material composition, plus Country of origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile 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 SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what Textiles were shipped and their declared value.

Clothing and textiles should be properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and abrasion during ocean transport. It is recommended to use waterproof materials and ensure that garments are secured to prevent movement within containers.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and packing list. Additionally, depending on the nature of the textiles, compliance with any relevant regulations, such as labeling requirements, may be necessary to ensure smooth customs clearance.

A single shipment is enough because we believe that with one shipment we can prove our visibility, reliability, and partnership approach in a tangible way.

DNA’s SAMMIE system is an AI-driven exception management and tracking platform that provides real-time tracking, predictive ETAs, smart alerts, document intelligence, rate and route optimization, and invoicing insights for your shipments.

Our team manages global ocean freight with worldwide routing, top-tier carriers, full container loads (FCL), less-than-container loads (LCL), and port-to-door service including customs and final-mile delivery.