Shipping Fabric from Shunde to Puerto Barrios 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 silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped 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, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from Minimal handling, sealed packaging, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to crush lightweight fashion 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 check with your customs agent 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 garments were shipped and their declared value.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary export permits from China. Additionally, import permits and customs declarations must be prepared for Guatemala customs clearance.

Yes, clothing and textiles should be properly packed to avoid damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during transit. It is advisable to use waterproof packaging and ensure that the cargo is secured to prevent shifting within the container.

New shippers are typically up and running within days, after we gather basic shipment details and compliance documents, set up your profile, configure SAMMIE access, and align your first shipment.

Many systems only display carrier data, while SAMMIE is built on ecosystem data from third-party sources and DNA’s proprietary history, enabling predictive ETAs, intelligent alerts, and advanced automation powered by clean, validated data.

Our company handles international shipping by ocean (FCL and LCL), air (standard and expedited), and domestic or cross-border ground freight (FTL, LTL, and intermodal).