Shipping Apparel from Salvador to Toronto via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, Use 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 securely sealed to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in Standard dry 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 edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from Minimal handling, sealed packaging, and Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to sit on lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear Fiber content, plus manufacturing origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

Insuring garments is strongly recommended, especially for Branded 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.

When shipping clothing and textiles, it is important to ensure that items are properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during ocean transit. Additionally, garments should be folded neatly or hung to minimize creasing, and appropriate labeling must be used to facilitate customs clearance.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice detailing the contents, value, and origin of the clothing and textiles, a bill of lading, and a certificate of origin if applicable. Additionally, shippers must comply with Canadian import regulations, including any specific requirements for textiles and apparel.

Our team’s ocean freight offering uses deep carrier relationships and the SAMMIE platform to move FCL and LCL containers smarter, with fewer surprises, clearer ETAs, and proactive risk flagging before issues develop.

Our team brings 30+ years of experience with global reach and local touch, using deep carrier relationships to move freight worldwide with precision and white-glove attention at every step.

We rely on in-house customs brokerage with automation to reduce errors and accelerate clearance, rather than outsourcing to third-party brokers with outdated, manual documentation processes.