Shipping Fashion Products from Port Everglades to Honolulu via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, Use an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall 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 Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For bulk textiles, We recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from Minimal handling, sealed packaging, and use of cages to avoid Soiling. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to sit on lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear Fiber content, plus manufacturing 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 total loss and relies on accurate packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what Textiles were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping clothing and textiles via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the products are properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure. Using waterproof containers and ensuring ventilation can help protect the garments. Additionally, maintaining proper stacking and securing of cargo is essential to prevent shifting during transit.

Documentation for shipping clothing and textiles includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and packing list. Since both ports are in the United States, there are generally no customs duties, but shippers should ensure compliance with any specific import regulations related to textiles, including labeling requirements and any necessary certificates.

Our team offers seamless EDI/API connectivity tailored to your systems—including ERP, WMS, finance, and more—while many other forwarders depend on third-party platforms with limited integration and manual data entry.

The SAMMIE system enables international teams by providing a single dashboard with all data needed to manage shipments, saving significant time and improving control compared to archaic, time-consuming methods using inaccurate data.

Shippers can submit details via our Request a Quote form or talk to our team through the Contact Us page on our website.