Shipping Furnishings from Baltimore to Columbus via Ocean Freight

Moving household furniture and home accessories demands careful preparation. You should take apart removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then cushion each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and wall decor panels, then place items in custom crates with snug internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Glass – Do Not Stack” and indicate the top orientation.

Large or heavy framed decorative items are usually more appropriate for freight services than standard parcel, because freight supports palletization and vertical handling. For small, well-padded decorative items under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but shippers should add reinforced packaging and insure for full value. Oversized glass furnishings are best crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive household furniture and decorative items, exporters should use plastic liners around each boxed or crated item, then add moisture absorbers inside the packaging. In ocean containers, Avoid pallets directly against steel walls; instead, maintain a small air gap and use dry packs hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so home decor cartons are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value household furniture and home accessories typically call for a detailed invoice, packing list, and customs classification for each product type. You 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 IP documentation or origin statements are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for furnishings and home accessories is usually based on weight, which often is lower than the actual value of designer pieces, wall decor, or premium home decoration items. We recommend purchasing all-risk coverage for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy includes breakage and moisture damage. This better ensures you can claim the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor via ocean from Baltimore to Columbus, items should be securely packaged to withstand the rigors of ocean transport. This includes using protective materials like bubble wrap and ensuring that furniture is properly secured to prevent movement during transit. Additionally, larger items may require disassembly to fit standard shipping containers.

Shipping Furniture & Home Décor within the United States does not typically require extensive customs documentation; however, a bill of lading and an inventory list detailing the items being shipped are essential. It's also advisable to check for any state-specific regulations that may apply to the transport of certain materials in furniture.

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You can expect a dedicated Client Success Officer who oversees your freight, solves problems proactively, and keeps you informed throughout each shipment.