As any apparel importer will tell you, one of their most crucial supply chain considerations is ensuring their merchandise remains in the very best condition from origin to destination. Importers can significantly reduce the time and cost associated with their supply chains by reviewing their decision-making processes regarding garment shipping methods.
Garments on Hanger (GOH) enable shippers of sensitive fabric garments to receive wrinkle-free clothing that requires little to no rework, thereby reducing costs and lead times. The supplier can complete all the garment preparation at origin in many cases. This means garments arrive ready for the retail floor, saving you significant time and money on steaming, pressing, or repackaging.
The concept of keeping clothes wrinkle-free during transport has a long history, dating back to Albert J. Parkhouse’s invention of the wire coat-hanger in 1903. What started as a simple solution for hanging bulky coats has evolved into a sophisticated system for fashion freight.
At Magellan Logistics, we leverage this innovation to provide a new level of convenience for international garment transportation, making it even easier and more cost-effective with our GOH service.
Benefits of GOH Shipping
If you’re in the business of shipping fabric-sensitive fashion garments, such as suits, ladies’ blouses, leather jackets, evening wear, and similar items, the option of garment transportation using GOH is invaluable. It enables you to receive wrinkle-free clothing with either no or minimal re-work required after your goods arrive, allowing you to reduce costs and lead time.
To further protect your garments, we undertake the lining of containers. This preparation adds peace of mind to your garment delivery and significantly reduces the time taken for packing and unpacking. Magellan has strategic partner connections across China and Asia, with extensive experience in global operations, so your garment freight is in safe hands.
Your GOH Options
We understand that not all clients have sufficient volume to fill their own container. To meet these unique needs, we offer Less Container Load (LCL) GOH shipping.
For urgent consignments that cannot be sent by sea, we also offer air freight GOH, utilising airline units specifically fitted out with bars. Our GOH systems include:
- String system: In this system, horizontal bars are positioned at the top of the container, from which ropes or “strings” are tied and hung vertically. Each string has knots or loops that allow multiple lighter garments, such as blouses, dresses, and knitwear, to be hung efficiently, maximising the container’s capacity for less bulky items.
- Bar system: This system utilises movable metal bars that run horizontally across the container, allowing garments to be hung directly on them. The bars can be adjusted to various heights and can be set up in single or double rows, making the bar system ideal for heavier items like suits, coats, and jackets, and generally supporting a significant weight per bar.
We’ve come a long way from the humble origins of that very first coat-hanger, and when it comes to fashion freight, rest assured that Magellan is at the forefront.
Contact Us
If a GOH Shipment is the perfect solution to your freight forwarding needs, or if you are interested in exploring GOH services further for your company, get in touch with Magellan Logistics. You can call us on 1800 595 463 or email info@maglog.com.au
