Shipping Clothing from San Juan to Cartagena via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, select an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. For Fabric rolls, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from limited transfers, Clear labeling, and Palletization to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear fabric breakdown, plus Country of origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for high-value items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate Invoices to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

Documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and any required customs declarations specific to textiles.

Seasonal considerations may include potential weather disruptions during hurricane season, which can affect ocean freight schedules and handling procedures.

Yes, DNA provides U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage.

DNA manages ISF, AMS, and ACE filings for your shipments.

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