Shipping Clothing from San Jose to Bogota via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, choose an inner plastic sleeve 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 dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. For Fabric rolls, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from reduced touchpoints, barcoded labels, and Palletization to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear material composition, 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 designer items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover water damage and relies on accurate Invoices to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

The documentation typically required includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with Colombian regulations on textiles.

Yes, clothing and textiles should be properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during transit. It is advisable to use waterproof materials and ensure that the cargo is securely stowed to prevent shifting.

Yes, our team handles it. We manage documentation, declarations, and clearance protocols for electronics, apparel, machinery, and regulated goods such as food or medical devices.

DNA’s invoicing process is powered by SAMMIE, which matches shipment events with billing data so you receive clear, line-itemized invoices tied directly to shipment milestones and documents.

No, we do not share it without permission. Your shipment data is used only to support your logistics operations and improve your experience with DNA; we do not sell or share client data for advertising or unrelated purposes.