Shipping Clothing & Textiles from Newark to Seattle via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, Use an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall boxes. 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 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 Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from Minimal handling, barcoded labels, and use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear Fiber content, plus Country of origin on documents for clothing & textiles. 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 Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover water damage and relies on accurate packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

Clothing and textiles should be properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and salt exposure during ocean transit. It is essential to use breathable materials to avoid mildew and ensure that garments are secured to prevent shifting within the container.

The required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin. Additionally, since both locations are within the United States, there are no customs duties, but compliance with U.S. regulations for textile imports and exports must be maintained.

Our team manages 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.

Our customs brokerage includes tariff classification and valuation as part of our in-house expertise.

Our network includes partnered facilities in key logistics hubs, including locations near important ports for strategic storage and fulfillment.