Shipping Garments from Surabaya to Long Beach via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, select an inner plastic sleeve for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall 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 edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value branded apparel benefit from limited transfers, barcoded labels, and use of cages to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight fashion 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 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 packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

Required documentation includes a Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and any necessary certificates such as Certificate of Origin and compliance with U.S. Customs regulations for textiles.

Seasonal factors, such as peak shipping times during holiday seasons and monsoon weather in Indonesia, can affect shipping schedules and port operations, requiring careful planning for timely shipment.

Yes, DNA provides port-to-door service that covers customs and final-mile delivery.

Yes, DNA provides U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage.

DNA manages ISF, AMS, and ACE filings for your shipments.