Shipping Fashions from Port Everglades to Portland via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, Use an inner sealed liner 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 fabric can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. 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 branded apparel benefit from Minimal handling, sealed packaging, and Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to sit on lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear Fiber content, plus manufacturing origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile 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 total loss and relies on accurate Invoices to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

Required documentation typically includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and packing list. Additionally, any necessary customs declarations must be completed, although no specific import duties apply as both ports are within the United States.

Seasonal considerations may include the potential for increased demand during peak clothing seasons, such as back-to-school and holiday periods, which can affect shipping schedules and port congestion. Additionally, weather patterns such as hurricane season may impact ocean freight operations.

Yes, we do provide coverage for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.

DNA adheres to industry best practices and relevant data protection regulations for international shipping and technology platforms, including GDPR and CCPA where applicable.

SAMMIE is different because its proprietary ecosystem of standardized shipping data that is meticulously cleaned, weighted, and validated from trusted third-party sources and DNA Supply Chain Solutions’ own operational history, enabling AI tools that think ahead instead of just reporting past events.