Shipping Clothing & Apparel from Santos to Fortaleza via Ocean Freight

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

Most Textiles can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. For bulk textiles, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value Fashion products benefit from limited transfers, barcoded labels, and use of roll containers to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require Correct HS codes and clear fabric breakdown, 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 high-value 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 fabric were shipped and their declared value.

Clothing and textiles should be properly packaged to avoid damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during ocean freight. Additionally, ensuring that garments are packed to minimize creasing and maintaining appropriate ventilation is essential to prevent mildew.

The required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with Brazilian textile regulations. Proper customs declarations must also be submitted to facilitate the clearance process at both ports.

Yes, you will have a dedicated Client Success Officer who oversees your freight, solves problems proactively, and keeps you informed throughout each shipment.

We say this because a single shipment is enough for shippers to experience our AI-powered visibility, proactive issue management, and partner-level support, and to see how we differ from larger, less responsive forwarders.

Yes, DNA is a strong fit high-volume and enterprise shippers by offering scalable services, custom EDI/API integrations, and expert client support for complex operations.