Shipping Textiles from Rio Grande to Altamira via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, choose an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric can move in dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. For bulk textiles, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from reduced touchpoints, barcoded labels, and use of roll containers to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear material composition, plus manufacturing origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products 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 fabric were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping clothing and textiles via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the cargo is properly packaged to prevent damage from humidity and moisture during transit. Additionally, the textiles should be secured to avoid shifting and wrinkling. Special care should be taken to comply with any specific labeling requirements for apparel.

The necessary documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any certificates of origin if applicable. Import permits may also be required for textiles in Mexico, along with compliance with customs regulations to ensure smooth passage through customs at both ports.

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