Shipping Textiles from Surabaya to Manaus via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive Clothing & apparel, choose an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall boxes. Add Desiccant packs for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are Properly sealed with tape to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most Textiles can move in dry vans or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. For Fabric rolls, We recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value Fashion products benefit from reduced touchpoints, Clear labeling, and use of cages to avoid Soiling. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require Correct HS codes and clear material composition, plus Country of origin on documents for clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so Consult your broker before exporting large volumes.

Insuring Clothing & apparel is strongly recommended, especially for designer items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover Theft and relies on accurate packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what Textiles were shipped and their declared value.

Shipping clothing and textiles from Surabaya to Manaus requires specific documentation, including a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with Brazilian regulations for textiles.

Yes, seasonal considerations can impact shipping routes and port operations. During the rainy season in Indonesia, there may be increased disruptions at the port of Surabaya, while in Brazil, the peak shipping season for textiles typically aligns with the holiday season, potentially affecting customs processing times in Manaus.

SAMMIE uses AI to power real-time tracking, hunt for the best carrier, lane, and timing, detect issues in ports and lanes, parse and sort documents, and learn from every shipment to improve the next one.

Customers have reported real-time updates on delays, a reduction in tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week, more efficient management of many shipments, and the ability to quickly and efficiently update their own customers on project-based ocean freight shipments.

Teams can expect 50% less time spent tracking shipments, immediate visibility, fewer shipment errors and missed handoffs, better alignment between purchasing, logistics, and finance, and lower overhead with fewer manual check-ins.