Shipping Apparel from Valencia to Buenaventura via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, Use an inner Poly bag 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 Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are Kept dry. 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 Minimal handling, Clear labeling, and use of roll containers to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep apparel off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear Fiber content, plus Country of 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 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 fabric were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping clothing and textiles via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the items are properly packed to prevent moisture damage and wrinkling during transit. Use waterproof and breathable materials for packaging, and consider using pallets to keep the cargo off the vessel's floor. Additionally, maintain proper ventilation in containers to avoid mildew.

Required documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice detailing the value and description of the clothing and textiles, a packing list, and a bill of lading. Additionally, an import license may be needed for textiles in Colombia, along with compliance with Colombia's regulatory requirements for textiles and apparel, such as labeling regulations.

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