Shipping Fashions from Seattle to Chicago via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, choose an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall boxes. 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 bulk textiles, 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 use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear material composition, plus Country of origin on documents for clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile 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 packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

Shipping Clothing & Textiles within the United States typically requires a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and any necessary customs declarations, even though both locations are within the same country.

Yes, when shipping Clothing & Textiles via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the products are properly packaged to prevent moisture damage, as ocean transport can expose goods to humidity. Additionally, it is advisable to use breathable materials for packaging to avoid mold and mildew.

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