Shipping Apparel from Shenzhen to New Orleans via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, select 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 fabric can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For bulk textiles, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from limited transfers, sealed packaging, and use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear fabric breakdown, 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 fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for high-value 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.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with U.S. regulations for textiles.

Yes, Clothing & Textiles should be properly packed to prevent moisture damage and should be labeled to indicate that they are sensitive to humidity. Additionally, ensure that the cargo is secured to prevent shifting during transit.

Customers can submit details via our Request a Quote form or talk to our team through the Contact Us page on our website.

DNA is fully compliant with CBP, TSA, IATA, and NMFTA standards to ensure secure, lawful, and efficient cross-border operations.

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.