Shipping Clothing from Xiaolan to Rotterdam via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, Use an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in Sturdy cartons. Add moisture absorbers 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 shielded from water. For Fabric rolls, most carriers recommend palletized or racked loading to prevent Crushing, and in humid lanes, adding moisture-control liners is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from Minimal handling, sealed packaging, and Palletization to avoid creasing. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid rough surfaces, and not to Over-stack lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear Fiber content, plus manufacturing origin on documents for Textiles and apparel. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric 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 total loss and relies on accurate Invoices to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what fabric were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping Clothing & Textiles, it is important to ensure that the products are properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and humidity during transit. Additionally, care should be taken to avoid crushing or wrinkling the garments, which may require the use of specific packing materials and methods.

The required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance specific to textiles. It is also important to ensure that all goods meet the regulatory requirements set by Dutch customs for textiles, which may include safety and labeling standards.

Yes, our team handles it. We manage documentation, declarations, and clearance protocols for electronics, apparel, machinery, and regulated goods such as food or medical devices.

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No, we do not share it without permission. Your shipment data is used only to support your logistics operations and improve your experience with DNA; we do not sell or share client data for advertising or unrelated purposes.