Due to false or missing moisture management before and during long container transports, e.g. from Asia to Europe, it is possible to create optimal breeding grounds for mildew and insects. The possible results are damaged textile goods that have to be treated for further use, or have to be disposed of in the worst case, thus wasting resources. Knowledge about the available measures before and during the transport, expected temperatures along the route, as well as the water ab- and desorption properties of the transported textile goods at different temperatures can prevent potential damage. After an overview of the available measures, this paper will focus on the sorption properties of different textile materials at different temperatures and their impact on the transport conditions.