Shipping Clothing from Wuhan to Columbus via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, Use an inner plastic sleeve 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 clothing can move in Standard dry containers or regular parcel cartons, as long as they are protected from moisture. For bulk textiles, our team suggests palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from Minimal handling, barcoded labels, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to Over-stack lightweight fashion cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear Fiber content, plus Country of origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain Textile categories, so check with your customs agent before exporting large volumes.

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

When shipping Clothing & Textiles, it is essential to ensure that the goods are properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure during transit. Using waterproof packaging and securing items in containers that allow for ventilation can help maintain the quality of the textiles. Additionally, it is important to consider the stowage plan to avoid crushing delicate garments.

Required documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary export licenses from China. Import documentation for the United States typically involves a customs declaration, which may require details on the materials used in the textiles and compliance with U.S. regulations regarding labeling and safety standards for apparel products.

Our company handles international shipping by ocean (FCL and LCL), air (standard and expedited), and domestic or cross-border ground freight (FTL, LTL, and intermodal).

Yes, your team can access all documents—bills of lading, invoices, customs forms, and arrival notices—in SAMMIE’s centralized, searchable document hub.

Yes, our team can schedule periodic performance reviews and account check-ins so you can review metrics and discuss needs or questions live.