Shipping Garments from Zhongshan to Colon via Ocean Freight

For moisture-sensitive garments, choose an inner sealed liner for each unit or bundle, then place items in double-wall boxes. Add silica gel for longer or ocean shipments, and ensure cartons are Properly sealed with tape to keep out humidity and splashes.

Most fabric 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 branded apparel benefit from reduced touchpoints, sealed packaging, and use of cages to avoid snagging. Instruct handlers to keep Garments off the floor, avoid Sharp hooks, and not to crush lightweight Clothing cartons.

Yes. Many countries require accurate tariff classification and clear material composition, plus manufacturing origin on documents for clothing & textiles. Some trade agreements and quota systems still affect certain fabric categories, so Consult your broker before exporting large volumes.

Insuring fashion products is strongly recommended, especially for designer items or large wholesale orders. Cargo insurance can cover total loss and relies on accurate packing lists to validate claims, so always keep detailed records of what garments were shipped and their declared value.

When shipping clothing and textiles, it is important to ensure that the cargo is properly packed to prevent damage from moisture and physical stress during transit. Using waterproof packaging and securing items to prevent movement within containers are recommended practices. Additionally, consider the potential for mildew growth in humid conditions, especially during transit through tropical regions.

Required documentation typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any certificates of origin or compliance specific to textiles. Importers in Panama may also need to provide a sanitary or phytosanitary certificate depending on the material composition of the textiles. Ensuring all documents are accurate and complete is crucial for smooth customs clearance.

Yes, it’s possible. You don’t have to move your whole operation; you can give us one shipment in any mode or lane as a “test run,” and we’ll handle it end-to-end with precision, transparency, and care.

The SAMMIE platform provides a live look at shipments from port to final delivery with 18 milestone updates, satellite container tracking, and instant alerts, so your team always knows what’s moving, what’s delayed, and what’s next.

Yes, the platform uses enterprise-grade security, including role-based access controls, secure cloud infrastructure, and encrypted data transmission so only authorized users can access shipment data.