Freight and transportation is hugely important to the international fashion and textile industry. In addition to clothing, footwear, and fashion accessories being shipped around the globe, keep in mind all of the components. Fabric & trim such as buttons, clothes hangers, hangtags, zippers, sewing thread, etc., all need to be transported. Clothing factories purchase trims & packaging from multiple locations. They will then produce garments and then ship them to customers. Factories ship to wholesalers, distributors ship to retailers, and retailers often ship to consumers. Again, shipping is very important to the apparel industry.
Freight Forwarders
Helpful Transportation Relevant Resources
Freight Industry Associations
Educational Information regarding freight & shipping:
How Many
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Looking for transportation for your apparel freight? This is the section to find freight companies and related information. This shipping department resource is intended to assist the fashion industry and textile industry manage their international or domestic freight shipping needs. Find a freight forwarder, find truckers, find logistics companies etc.
APL APL, one of the world's
leading ocean carriers, offers more than 120 weekly services and call
ports in over 70 countries worldwide. They provide container
transportation through their international shipping network which
combines high-quality intermodal operations with advanced technology,
equipment and e-commerce.
CargoLog : (Directory)
Web site dedicated to the Transportation & Logistics Industry. News,
Career Opportunities and Directory for Freight Forwarders, Customs Broker,
Airlines, Freight Consolidators, Shipping Lines, Ship Broker and Agents,
etc.
Federal Maritime Commission: (a)
Statutory functions. The Commission regulates common carriers by water and
other persons involved in the foreign commerce of the U.S. under provisions
of the Shipping Act, 1984, as amended by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of
1998 [46 U.S.C. app. 1701-1720]; section 19 of the Merchant Marine Act,
1920 [46 U.S.C. app. 876]; the Foreign Shipping Practices Act of 1988 [46
U.S.C. app. 1710a]; sections 2 and 3, Pub. L. 89-777, Financial Responsibility
for Death or Injury to Passengers and for Non-Performance of Voyages [46
U.S.C. app. 817d and 817e]; and other applicable statutes. (b) Establishment
and composition of the Commission. The Commission was established as an
independent agency by Reorganization Plan No. 7 of 1961, effective August
12, 1961, and is composed of five Commissioners (``Commissioners'' or ``members''),
appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Not more than three Commissioners may be appointed from the same political
party. The President designates one of the Commissioners to be the Chairman
of the Commission (``Chairman'').
FreightGate: Freightgate is the industry leading, Internet based
supply chain software solutions provider for global shippers, forwarders
and carriers working to effectively manage the complex and demanding information
flow in today's worldwide supply chain. Since 1994, Freightgate and its
parent company have provided solutions that are low cost, easy to implement
and deploy on a global basis. Using their ASP model, they host their partners'
confidential supply chain data ontheir systems. The trust their customers
have shown in Freightgate permits them to concentrate on their core business
competency while Freightgate products give them control over their information
on their terms. As the demand for information continues to drive competitive
logistics, applied technological and industry-specific expertise have proven
to be invaluable assets. Freightgate's focused experience provides their
customers with industry-leading agility, reliability and innovation. Freightgate's
PLTX modular suite of solutions allows you to leverage this innovation in
a way that makes sense to your unique business, fulfilling your specific
information needs and driving you ahead of the competition.
Freight World: a professional
guide to worldwide freight transportation and logistics.
International Maritime
Organization (IMO): Shipping is perhaps the most international of all the
world's great industries and one of the most dangerous. It has always been
recognized that the best way of improving safety at sea is by developing
international regulations that are followed by all shipping nations and
from the mid-19th century onwards a number of such treaties were adopted.
Several countries proposed that a permanent international body should be
established to promote maritime safety more effectively, but it was not
until the establishment of the United Nations itself that these hopes were
realized. In 1948 an international conference in Geneva adopted a convention
formally establishing IMO (the original name was the Inter-Governmental
Maritime Consultative Organization, or IMCO, but the name was changed in
1982 to IMO). The purposes of the Organization, as summarized by Article
1(a) of the Convention, are "to provide machinery for cooperation among
Governments in the field of governmental regulation and practices relating
to technical matters of all kinds affecting shipping engaged in international
trade; to encourage and facilitate the general adoption of the highest practicable
standards in matters concerning maritime safety, efficiency of navigation
and prevention and control of marine pollution from ships". The Organization
is also empowered to deal with administrative and legal matters related
to these purposes.
Iship (pricing shipments): The comprehensive iShip service makes it possible for everyone to price,
ship, track and manage shipments over the Internet. Their mission
is to give their customers Shipping Insight through Internet-based, multi-carrier
shipping services that allow everyone to conveniently make the smartest
shipping decisions. The comprehensive iShip service makes it possible for
everyone to price, ship, track and manage shipments over the Internet. The
iShip service lets shippers easily compare rates and services among multiple
carriers, including DHL, Fedex, UPS, and the US Postal Service. iShip delivers
precise and detailed shipping information - all in one easy-to-access, hosted
service.
Journal of Maritime Law and
Commerce (JMLC) : a scholarly publication devoted
to all aspects of admiralty and maritime law, including the law of the sea.
If you're one of their many loyal readers, they think you'll find their
site a handy reference guide. If you're not familiar with them, they invite
you to spend some time at their web site. In addition to information about
the Journal's history, policies, and activities, you'll also find profiles
of the Editors and Editorial Board. And whether you're a first-time visitor
or a regular guest, please be sure to contact us whenever you have questions
or suggestions! The Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce was founded
in 1969 by George Jay Joseph, a Washington, D.C. lawyer who perceived a
need for a law review devoted exclusively to maritime law. The Journal,
together with its sister publication, the Journal of Law and Education,
is published by the Jefferson Law Book Company of Baltimore, Maryland.
Journal of Commerce (Joc) :
Through its publications, Web sites, and data services, Commonwealth Business
Media is the leading supplier of business information for people involved
in transporting goods and commodities in the United States and internationally.
Maritime Administration (US Department of
Transportation) - MARAD : The Maritime Administrator is the head
of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and advises and assists the Secretary
of Transportation on commercial maritime matters, the U.S. maritime industry,
and strategic sealift. The Maritime Administrator also maintains liaison
with public and private organizations concerned with the U.S. maritime industry.
The Administrator works for the Secretary of Transportation. The Administrator
develops broad MARAD policies and manages MARAD's activities, particularly
to ensure MARAD's compliance with statutory obligations and requirements.
As the U.S. maritime policy advisor to the Secretary, the Administrator
also maintains contact with international maritime groups, conducts negotiations,
and maintains effective relations with other agencies of the Federal Government
and the public. The Administrator is also the Chairperson of the Maritime
Subsidy Board, Commandant of the United States Maritime Service, and Director
of the National Shipping Authority.
Schednet :
SchedNet is operated by the HKSG Group, the publisher of the HK Shipping
Gazette for Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China, the Asian Shipper for Singapore,
Malaysia and Indonesia. HKSG Group established in 1983, is a Hong Kong based
company with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Singapore,
Malaysia and Indonesia. SchedNet is a vertical portal from HKSG Group, launched
in early 1997 to provide the most up-to-date shipping schedules and shipping
information to shippers and forwarders worldwide. SchedNet has the largest
database of shipping schedule in the Asia Pacific region, information is
updating everyday.
Tradeport: TradePort
is a repository of free information and resources for businesses that seek
to conduct international trade to and from California. Created in 1996,
TradePort is backed by an alliance of regional trade associations that assist
California export and import businesses.
TRB (Transportation Research Board): is a division
of the National Research Council, which serves as an independent adviser
to the federal government and others on scientific and technical questions
of national importance. The National Research Council is jointly administered
by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering,
and the Institute of Medicine. The mission of the Transportation Research
Board one of six major divisions of the National Research Council is
to promote innovation and progress in transportation through research.
In an objective and interdisciplinary setting, the Board facilitates
the sharing of information on transportation practice and policy by
researchers and practitioners; stimulates research and offers research
management services that promote technical excellence; provides expert
advice on transportation policy and programs; and disseminates research
results broadly and encourages their implementation.
U.S. Department of Transportation:
the United States Department of Transportation.
If you are an importer and your product has arrived, it is important to have proper documents and filings. It may be a good time for you to research customs clearance issues.
If you have not found enough information in this section to properly ship your clothing or textiles, we suggest you try the search at Clothing B2B. From that business to business website you can search the internet for additional freight companies servicing the apparel industry.
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