Shipping Clothing & Textiles from Surabaya to Colombo 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 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 general-purpose containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. 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, barcoded labels, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing 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 garments were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping clothing and textiles, it is crucial to ensure that the cargo is properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture, humidity, and temperature fluctuations during transit. Additionally, it is advisable to use breathable materials for packaging to avoid condensation buildup.

Regulatory requirements include compliance with the customs regulations of both Indonesia and Sri Lanka. This may involve providing accurate documentation such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin. Import duties and taxes may also apply based on the classification of the textiles being shipped.

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.

DNA adheres to industry best practices and relevant data protection regulations for international shipping and technology platforms, including GDPR and CCPA where applicable.