Industry
Textile & Garment Freight
Freight guidance for the Textile & Garment Freight industry, covering Garments, Fabric rolls, Yarn.
Thai Global FreightTypical Cargo
Typical Cargo
Garments
Fabric rolls
Yarn
Accessories and trims
Freight Challenges
Freight Challenges
Seasonal and fashion-cycle timing pressure
Moisture sensitivity of fabric
High SKU count complicating documentation
Consolidation complexity across multiple factories or suppliers
Packaging
Moisture-proof wrapping, standard carton or bale packing depending on the product form, and garment-on-hanger (GOH) handling where applicable are the common practices for this category.
Mode Decision
Sea LCL or FCL suits bulk seasonal orders; air freight suits fashion-cycle replenishment or sample shipments where timing matters more than cost; consolidation from multiple factories is common across modes.
Customs Considerations
Accurate classification across different fabric types and compositions matters for this industry, and any labeling requirements should be confirmed with a broker per product category rather than assumed to be identical across all textile imports.
Documentation
A detailed packing list by SKU or style is important given the high item count typical of garment shipments, along with a commercial invoice, bill of lading or AWB, and a Certificate of Origin where applicable.
Time Sensitivity
Time sensitivity is high around fashion season deadlines, where missing a window has commercial consequences, and lower for basic or staple items with steadier demand.
Risk
Missing a fashion season window due to a shipping delay, moisture or mildew damage to fabric, and consolidation errors across multiple supplier lots are the main risk areas.
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