Shipping Textiles from Salvador to Buenaventura via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, select 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 Properly sealed with tape 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 Fabric rolls, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from limited transfers, sealed packaging, and Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear fabric breakdown, plus manufacturing origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so Consult your broker 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 Invoices to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

The required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or health certificates specific to textiles. Additionally, compliance with Colombian customs regulations is mandatory, which may involve import permits and adherence to labeling requirements.

Seasonal weather patterns, including the rainy season in Colombia, can affect shipping conditions. It is important to monitor the potential for storms or heavy rainfall during this time, as it may impact port operations and handling of clothing and textiles, which are sensitive to moisture.

Shipping durations depend on lane, mode, and carrier, but SAMMIE provides up-to-date, predictive ETAs that factor in real-world conditions like port congestion and weather delays.

Yes, our experts prepare AES filings, commercial invoices, packing lists, and export declarations to ensure accuracy and compliance for outbound shipments.

Yes, DNA enables EDI and API-based billing feeds that automatically sync with your ERP or accounting platform for seamless updates and faster financial close cycles.