Shipping Garments from Shanghai to Portland via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive Clothing & apparel, choose an inner sealed liner 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 Textiles can move in dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For Fabric rolls, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value Fashion products benefit from reduced touchpoints, sealed packaging, and use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require Correct HS codes and clear material composition, plus manufacturing origin on documents for clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so Consult your broker before exporting large volumes.

Insuring Clothing & apparel is strongly recommended, especially for designer items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover total loss and relies on accurate packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping Clothing & Textiles via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that items are properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and mold during transit. Additionally, the cargo should be secured to avoid shifting, and breathable materials should be used to allow ventilation.

Required documentation for Customs clearance includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any specific certificates related to textiles, such as origin certificates or compliance with safety regulations. It is essential to accurately declare the goods to ensure smooth processing through customs.

Yes, we handle urgent, oversized, or specialized shipments, including temperature-sensitive cargo, high-value electronics, and complex FF&E rollouts across all modes.

Yes, we can. We manage documentation, declarations, and clearance protocols for electronics, apparel, machinery, and regulated goods such as food or medical devices.

Our billing is streamlined by SAMMIE, which matches shipment events with billing data so you receive clear, line-itemized invoices tied directly to shipment milestones and documents.