Shipping Home Decor from Altamira to Genoa via Ocean Freight

Transporting Furniture and decorative items necessitates multi-step packing. Exporters should take apart removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then cushion each component separately. Use edge guards on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in reinforced boxes with secure internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Glass – Do Not Stack” and indicate the this side up orientation.

Large or heavy glass wall decor are usually Better suited to freight services than standard parcel, because freight permits palletization and stable handling. For small, well-padded home decor items under parcel size limits, it is possible to use parcel carriers, but shippers should add reinforced packaging and insure for full value. Oversized wall decor panels Should be crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive furnishings and Home decor, shippers should use poly sheeting around each boxed or crated item, then add silica gel inside the packaging. In ocean containers, never place pallets directly against steel walls; instead, maintain a small air gap and use dry packs hung from lashing points. Choose covered docks so Furniture sets are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and Home decor typically need a full commercial invoice, packing list, and tariff codes for each product type. Exporters should clearly describe items (for example, “wooden furniture,” “glass mirrors,” “metal wall decor”) and state materials to avoid customs delays. For designer or branded home decor, verify if any brand documentation or Certificates of origin are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for household furniture and Home decor is usually based on weight, which often understates the actual value of designer pieces, artistic decorative items, or premium home furnishings. Insurance providers typically recommend purchasing all-risk coverage for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy includes breakage and moisture damage. This helps guarantee you can Recover the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor on this route, it is essential to ensure that items are properly packed to withstand ocean conditions. This includes using sturdy packaging materials to prevent damage from moisture and movement during transit. Additionally, oversized items may require special handling to ensure they fit within shipping containers.

The required documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and any necessary certificates for specific materials used in the furnishings. It is also important to comply with Italy's import regulations, which may require additional documentation for certain types of home décor materials.

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