Expert logistics services for Fabric shipments
China
United States
The ocean route from Shanghai to Long Beach offers significant advantages for transporting apparel and textiles. This pathway enables the movement of large volumes of garments efficiently, ensuring that shipments can be consolidated and costs minimized. Additionally, the maritime transport allows for the safe handling of delicate fabrics, reducing the risk of damage during transit. The established shipping lanes facilitate reliable access to major markets in North America, enhancing the supply chain's responsiveness.
Both Shanghai and Long Beach boast robust infrastructure to support the movement of textiles and garments. Shanghai's port is one of the busiest in the world, equipped with advanced container handling facilities and efficient customs processes. Long Beach, with its extensive terminal capabilities, allows for seamless unloading and distribution of apparel to various destinations across the U.S. This connectivity between the two ports ensures that the flow of goods is streamlined, optimizing logistics for the clothing and textiles industry.
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Exporters must comply with Chinese customs regulations, including proper product coding and full value disclosure.
All inbound cargo is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection rules, including on-time filing of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) and correct HS classification.
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Moderate - Standard Precautions
Secure vessel space and trucking capacity well in advance, especially before peak periods like Lunar New Year (mid-January to late-February) and the Christmas retail peak (October-December), as capacity tightens. Anticipate terminal congestion and longer dwell times during these windows, so build in extra buffer days in your transit plans. Coordinate closely with local agents to manage pickups during holiday shutdowns and monitor weather conditions during typhoon season (June-November) to mitigate disruptions.
When shipping Clothing, Moisture protection is critical, even though the items are low-fragility and lightweight. We recommend using Poly mailers with inner protection for garments...
Although Clothing are low-fragility, Improper handling can cause creasing. We advise keeping Textile cartons on pallets during handling to avoid contact with Standing water. In cro...
For bulk Textiles moving internationally, We recommend using standard dry vans with Good door seals to protect against humidity and leaks. When shipping Fabric rolls, load them ver...
During warehousing, Clothing should be stored in Clean, dry areas away from strong odors. We recommend using Racked shelving for hanging fashion items and Pallet racking for boxed ...
Because Clothing & apparel are often High-value per carton, tailored goods-in-transit coverage Is essential. Insure shipments based on Commercial invoice value plus freight and kee...
For moisture-sensitive Clothing & apparel, Use an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add Desiccant packs 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 Fabric rolls, We recommend 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 Palletization to avoid Soiling. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.
Yes. Many countries require Correct HS codes and clear Fiber content, plus manufacturing origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile 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 Invoices to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what Textiles were shipped and their declared value.
The required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary export licenses. Additionally, compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations is essential, which may require specific declarations for textiles.
Yes, Clothing & Textiles should be properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during transit. It is advisable to use waterproof materials and ensure adequate ventilation in containers to mitigate mold and mildew risks.
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