Shipping Fashions from Shekou to Colon via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, Use an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. For Fabric rolls, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from Minimal handling, Clear labeling, and Palletization 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 accurate tariff classification and clear Fiber content, plus Country of origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. 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 Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate Invoices to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

Shipping Clothing & Textiles from Shekou to Colon requires a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with Panamanian regulations.

Yes, seasonal weather patterns, such as typhoons in the Pacific during the summer months, can affect ocean freight conditions, so it is important to monitor weather forecasts when planning shipments.

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