Shipping Clothing & Textiles from Yokohama to Jacksonville via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive fashion products, choose 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 Properly sealed with tape to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most clothing can move in dry vans 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 Container desiccants is advisable.

High-value designer clothing benefit from reduced touchpoints, sealed packaging, and use of roll containers to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to sit on lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require proper customs coding and clear material composition, plus manufacturing origin on documents for garments. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so Consult your broker before exporting large volumes.

Insuring garments is strongly recommended, especially for designer 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.

When shipping clothing and textiles via ocean freight, it is important to ensure that the products are properly packaged to prevent damage from moisture and saltwater exposure. Additionally, items should be packed in breathable materials to avoid mold and mildew during transit.

Required documentation for customs includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates of origin or compliance with U.S. regulations regarding textiles. Proper classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule is also essential for customs clearance.

The platform lets users generate exportable reports as PDF or Excel summaries for finance, operations, or client updates directly from the portal.

SAMMIE’s shipment intelligence tools surface trends, spot delays, and enable you to run exportable reports, while the system learns from every shipment to improve the next one.

Our system supports your customer communication 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.