Shipping Clothing & Textiles from Sydney to Rotterdam via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive Clothing & apparel, Use an inner Poly bag for each unit or bundle, then place items in quality shipping boxes. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are securely sealed to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most Textiles can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. For bulk textiles, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent edge damage, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value Fashion products benefit from Minimal handling, Clear labeling, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require Correct HS codes and clear Fiber content, plus Country of origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so review local regulations before exporting large volumes.

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

The required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary customs declarations. Additionally, a Certificate of Origin may be required to comply with trade regulations between Australia and the Netherlands.

Yes, seasonal considerations include the potential for increased shipping demand during peak retail seasons, such as summer and winter sales in Europe. It is also important to consider the impact of weather conditions on ocean freight, as rough seas or storms may affect shipping schedules.

Yes, SAMMIE allows you to generate exportable reports as PDF or Excel summaries for finance, operations, or client updates directly from the portal.

Actionable Shipment Intelligence in SAMMIE surface trends, spot delays, and enable you to run exportable reports, while the system learns from every shipment to improve the next one.

SAMMIE helps with customer service by allowing you to quickly and efficiently update your customers on their shipments and providing the visibility and data needed to meet the customer service your clients expect.