Shipping Clothing & Apparel from Salalah to Santos via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, select an inner sealed liner 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 clothing can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. 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 designer clothing benefit from limited transfers, sealed packaging, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear fabric breakdown, 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 garments is strongly recommended, especially for high-value items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover total loss and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

The necessary documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any specific certificates required for textiles, such as origin certificates and compliance with Brazilian regulations.

Yes, the shipping route may be affected by seasonal weather patterns, including monsoon seasons in the Indian Ocean and potential storms in the Atlantic, which can impact ocean freight conditions and handling.

You can expect a dedicated Client Success Officer who oversees your freight, solves problems proactively, and keeps you informed throughout each shipment.

Our team believes this because a single shipment is enough for shippers to experience our AI-powered visibility, proactive issue management, and partner-level support, and to see how we differ from larger, less responsive forwarders.

Yes, we fully support high-volume and enterprise shippers by offering scalable services, custom EDI/API integrations, and expert client support for complex operations.