Shipping Fabric from San Juan to Puerto Caldera via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive Clothing & apparel, Use an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most Textiles can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. For bulk textiles, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value Fashion products benefit from Minimal handling, barcoded labels, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to sit on lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require Correct HS codes and clear Fiber content, plus manufacturing origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

Insuring Clothing & apparel is strongly recommended, especially for Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover water damage and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and a certificate of origin. Additionally, compliance with Costa Rican customs regulations is necessary, which may include specific permits for textiles.

Yes, seasonal weather patterns can affect ocean freight. The rainy season in Costa Rica typically runs from May to November, which may lead to rougher seas and potential delays in port operations. It is advisable to consider these conditions when planning shipments.

We follow industry best practices and relevant data protection regulations for international shipping and technology platforms, including GDPR and CCPA where applicable.

What sets SAMMIE apart is its proprietary ecosystem of standardized shipping data that is meticulously cleaned, weighted, and validated from trusted third-party sources and DNA Supply Chain Solutions’ own operational history, enabling AI tools that think ahead instead of just reporting past events.

SAMMIE helps reduce tracking time by providing real-time updates, proactive alerts, and a single dashboard, which has led customers to reduce tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week and achieve about 50% less time spent tracking shipments.