Shipping Garments from San Jose to Chicago via Ocean Freight

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

Most clothing 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 moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from limited transfers, Clear labeling, and use of roll containers 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 fabric breakdown, plus Country of origin on documents for garments. 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 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.

Shipping clothing and textiles between these locations typically requires a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with U.S. regulations.

Clothing and textiles should be properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during transit. Additionally, it is important to consider temperature control to avoid any degradation of fabric quality.

Our distribution solutions include B2B pick/pack and palletization services.

Our logistics solutions include time-sensitive transport of medical devices, diagnostics, and regulated healthcare products.

The SAMMIE system helps customers stay ahead of issues with instant delay alerts, automatic exception flags, and “hot” shipment flagging so you can prioritize critical freight and address problems before they ripple into larger issues.