Shipping Textiles from Rio Grande to Memphis via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, choose an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall boxes. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped 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, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from reduced touchpoints, Clear labeling, and use of cages to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to sit on lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear material composition, plus Country of origin on documents for clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so check with your customs agent 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 packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

Clothing and textiles should be packed to prevent moisture damage during the ocean freight journey. Additionally, care should be taken to ensure that garments are not crushed or creased during transport, as this can affect their quality upon arrival.

Shipments of Clothing & Textiles from Brazil to the United States must comply with U.S. customs regulations, including proper labeling, adherence to the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, and completion of necessary documentation such as the bill of lading and commercial invoice.

Our system uses historical lane performance, live vessel telemetry, port congestion trends, and weather overlays to calculate constantly updating ETAs that go beyond static carrier estimates.

Each DNA shipper is given access to SAMMIE, where you can track each shipment in real time with predictive ETAs, milestone updates, and instant alerts in a single dashboard.

Our team coordinates with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the FDA, USDA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, and we maintain active certifications including C-TPAT and FMC.