Shipping Clothing from Nhava Sheva to Portland via Ocean Freight

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

Most clothing can move in dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. For Fabric rolls, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from reduced touchpoints, Clear labeling, and Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, 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 review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

Insuring garments 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 garments were shipped and their declared value.

Key documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with U.S. regulations on textiles.

Seasonal fluctuations may impact shipping schedules and demand, particularly during peak retail seasons such as back-to-school and holidays, which can lead to increased port congestion and longer processing times.

The business is headed by David Rosendorf, Founder & CEO, who navigates the company by values like love, trust, and collaboration.

Our system helps avoid surprises like a vessel’s status suddenly changing to a long delay by delivering platform-level visibility with real-world accuracy through combined data sources and human checks.

In practice, it means we serve people, not just packages, focusing on face-to-face communication, thoughtful support, and long-term trust rather than one-off transactions.