In fashion, arriving two weeks late can mean selling at a discount. Logistics planning for apparel is about hitting the launch date at the lowest reasonable cost.
Seasonal calendar for US retail
| US selling season | Goods in US warehouse by | Typical ex-Vietnam (sea) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring / Summer | January – February | November – December (before Tết) |
| Back to school | June – July | April – May |
| Fall / Holiday | August – October | June – August (peak season) |
Split shipments: sea for volume, air for speed
Many brands ship 70–90% by sea and the rest by air: the first sizes and colours to launch the season, plus top-ups for best-sellers. This hedges against delays while controlling cost.
Watch out for Tết
Factories close for one to three weeks around Lunar New Year, and production slows before and after. Spring orders should be completed and shipped before Tết whenever possible. See the peak season calendar.
Faster clearance with DDP
- ISF and entry data prepared before arrival.
- Duty pre-calculated, so cargo is released without waiting for the buyer.
- Direct delivery to the brand's 3PL or Amazon FBA.
We plan sea and air splits for apparel brands shipping from Vietnam to the US and Canada. Read garment DDP shipping or talk to us.