Shipping Fabric from Sihanoukville to San Juan via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, select an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add moisture absorbers for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are fully closed and taped to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric can move in general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. For bulk textiles, most carriers recommend 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, barcoded labels, and use of roll containers to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to sit on lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear fabric breakdown, plus manufacturing origin on documents for garments. 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 high-value items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover water damage and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

Clothing and textiles should be properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and humidity during the ocean freight journey. Use waterproof packaging and ensure that garments are folded neatly to minimize wrinkles. Additionally, consider using desiccants in containers to absorb excess moisture.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin. It is also important to comply with customs regulations for textiles, including labeling requirements and duty payments specific to clothing and apparel when entering Puerto Rico.

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