The choice of a shipping partner in the garments industry (or any industry) depends on various factors like destination, cost, reliability, type of goods being shipped, and specific requirements of the consignment. Here are some of the globally recognized and commonly used shipping partners:

1. Express Couriers and Parcel Carriers:

   – DHL: An international shipping company that offers express mail services.

   – FedEx: Known for its overnight shipping service and pioneering tracking that provides real-time updates on package location.

   – UPS (United Parcel Service): One of the largest and oldest multinational package delivery and supply chain management companies.

   – TNT Express: An international courier delivery services company.

   – Aramex: A global provider of logistics and transportation solutions, especially popular in the Middle East.

2. Container Shipping Lines:

   – Maersk Line: The world’s largest container shipping company.

   – MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company): One of the world’s leading container shipping companies.

   – CMA CGM: A leading worldwide shipping group.

   – COSCO: China Ocean Shipping Company, one of the largest container shipping and global transportation service providers.

   – Hapag-Lloyd: A German international shipping company.

   – Evergreen Marine: A Taiwanese container transportation and shipping company.

3. Freight Forwarders and 3PL (Third-party logistics) providers:

   – Expeditors: A global logistics company.

   – Kuehne + Nagel: One of the world’s leading logistics companies.

   – DB Schenker: A division of the German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG that focuses on logistics.

   – Dimerco: A global transportation and logistics company.

   – CH Robinson: A Fortune 500 provider of multimodal transportation services and third-party logistics.

4. Air Freight:

   – Emirates SkyCargo: The air freight division of Emirates, based in Dubai.

   – Cathay Pacific Cargo: The cargo branch of the Cathay Pacific Group based in Hong Kong.

   – Lufthansa Cargo: The cargo division of Lufthansa German Airlines.

These are just a few examples, and many local or specialized carriers may suit particular needs more effectively. When choosing a shipping partner, businesses usually consider factors like shipping rates, reliability, coverage, frequency of service, customer support, and tracking capabilities. It’s also worth noting that the choice of partner may vary depending on whether the shipment is domestic or international, and the preferred mode of transport (air, sea, road, or rail).