Shipping Home Accessories from Bangkok to Rotterdam via Ocean Freight

Shipping Furniture and home accessories Requires Layered protection. You should knock down removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then cushion each component separately. Use Corner protectors on table tops, cabinets, and glass decorative items, then place items in reinforced boxes with Tight internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the this side up orientation.

Large or heavy Mirrors are usually Better suited to freight services than standard parcel, because freight supports palletization and Upright handling. For small, well-padded Wall decor under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but exporters should add reinforced packaging and insure for full value. Oversized Mirrors are best crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive Furniture and Home decor, exporters should use Sealed inner bags around each boxed or crated item, then add Desiccant packs inside the packaging. In ocean containers, Avoid pallets directly against steel walls; instead, create a small air gap and use dry packs hung from lashing points. Choose Dry, indoor loading areas so decorative item boxes are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value Furniture sets and Home decor typically call for a Commercial invoice, packing list, and HS codes 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 decorative items, verify if any Trademark documentation or COO documents are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for Furniture and Home decor is usually based on weight, which often is lower than the actual value of designer pieces, Mirrors, or premium Furniture sets. We recommend purchasing supplemental freight insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy includes breakage and moisture damage. This Helps ensure you can be compensated for the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor via ocean freight, items should be properly packed to prevent damage during transit. This includes using protective materials and securing furniture sets to prevent movement. Additionally, larger items may require special handling equipment both at the origin and destination ports.

Required documentation for customs includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any specific certificates of origin or compliance related to the materials used in the furniture and home décor items. It is essential to ensure all documents are accurate to avoid delays in the customs clearance process.

Yes, we manage import and export clearance to keep your shipments moving and compliant.

Yes, we provide cross-docking and transloading capabilities.

Yes, we provide coordinated delivery of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for hotels, resorts, and new builds.