Shipping Garments from Rotterdam to Seattle via Ocean Freight

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

Most fabric can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. For bulk textiles, 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 limited transfers, Clear labeling, and use of roll containers 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 fabric breakdown, plus Country of origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for high-value items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

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

Seasonal considerations include potential weather-related disruptions during winter months, which may affect ocean freight routing and handling, as well as increased demand for clothing during back-to-school and holiday seasons.

The quote emphasizes that we deliver not only exceptional logistics performance but also real, human relationships and authentic connection with our clients.

DNA Supply Chain provides end-to-end freight forwarding across ocean, air, and ground transportation, plus customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and access to our AI-powered SAMMIE tracking and exception management platform.

Yes, our platform features invoicing insights that flag duplicates, match line items, and streamline billing through AI-driven reconciliation and analytics.