Shipping Fashion Products from Vitoria to Vancouver via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, Use an inner sealed liner 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 Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are shielded from water. 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 Minimal handling, sealed packaging, 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 Fiber content, 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 Branded items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover total loss and relies on accurate SKU manifests to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

Clothing and textiles should be packaged to prevent moisture damage during ocean transit, as humidity and temperature fluctuations can affect fabric quality. Additionally, ensure that garments are properly labeled and organized for efficient customs clearance.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance for textiles. Importers should also be aware of Canadian customs regulations regarding textile imports.

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