Shipping Apparel from Sihanoukville to Montevideo via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, choose an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall boxes. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are Properly sealed with tape to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric can move in dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. For Fabric rolls, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

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

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification 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 fashion products 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 fabric were shipped and their declared value.

The necessary documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any applicable certificates of origin or compliance with Uruguay's textile regulations.

Yes, clothing and textiles should be properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and humidity during transit. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the cargo is securely stowed to avoid shifting during ocean transport.

All customers get access to SAMMIE, where you can track each shipment in real time with predictive ETAs, milestone updates, and instant alerts in a single dashboard.

DNA works with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the FDA, USDA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies, and we maintain active certifications including C-TPAT and FMC.

Yes, we do provide coverage for urgent cases, which are escalated and managed with after-hours monitoring when needed, especially for high-volume or time-critical shipments.