Shipping Fashions from Seattle to Puerto Caldera via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, select an inner sealed liner 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 fabric can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. 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 branded apparel benefit from limited transfers, sealed packaging, and use of roll containers to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification 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 fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for high-value items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover total loss and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping clothing and textiles, it is crucial to ensure that the items are properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and humidity during ocean transport. Use breathable materials for packaging and avoid plastic that can trap moisture. Additionally, ensure that garments are neatly folded or hung to avoid creasing.

Required documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any applicable certificates of origin. It is also important to comply with Costa Rican regulations regarding textile imports, which may include specific labeling requirements and tariffs.

Yes, we do, including CE North America, where we built a custom EDI feed that pushes real-time shipment updates, documentation, and exception alerts directly into their ERP, eliminating dozens of manual tasks and improving cross-department visibility.

Absolutely, we do full port-to-door service, managing booking, loading, customs clearance, and final-mile delivery with one point of contact and one visibility platform.

Yes, you can. You can see our certifications and compliance credentials, including FMC license, DOT number, and C-TPAT partnership, in the Certifications section of our FAQs.