Shipping Fabric from Seattle to Rio Grande via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, Use an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add Desiccant packs for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are securely sealed to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For bulk textiles, We recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from Minimal handling, sealed packaging, and use of roll containers to avoid Soiling. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to sit on lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear Fiber content, plus manufacturing origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

Insuring garments is strongly recommended, especially for Branded 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 Textiles were shipped and their declared value.

Shipping clothing and textiles from Seattle to Rio Grande requires a commercial invoice, packing list, and specific import permits for textiles as per Brazilian regulations. Additionally, a Certificate of Origin may be necessary for certain textile products.

Yes, seasonal considerations include the Brazilian summer months (December to February), which may increase demand for certain clothing items and textiles. Additionally, it is important to consider the hurricane season in the Atlantic, typically from June to November, which could affect shipping routes.

DNA’s “One Test Run” offer is an invitation to move a single shipment with DNA so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership, showing how our SAMMIE platform and proactive team perform in a real-world test.

Yes, absolutely. You don’t have to move your whole operation; you can give us one shipment in any mode or lane as a “test run,” and we’ll handle it end-to-end with precision, transparency, and care.

Our SAMMIE system offers a live look at shipments from port to final delivery with 18 milestone updates, satellite container tracking, and instant alerts, so your team always knows what’s moving, what’s delayed, and what’s next.