Shipping Home Decor from Charleston to Genoa via Ocean Freight

Transporting furniture sets and Home decor Requires careful preparation. You should knock down removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then protect each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in reinforced boxes with snug internal cushioning. Finally, conspicuously label all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the this side up orientation.

Large or heavy glass wall decor are usually safer with freight services than standard parcel, because freight Allows palletization and Upright handling. For small, well-padded decorative items under parcel size limits, You can use parcel carriers, but exporters should add double-boxing and insure for full value. Oversized glass furnishings Should be crated and shipped on pallets to reduce conveyor and drop risks.

For moisture-sensitive furnishings and home accessories, You should use Sealed inner bags around each boxed or crated item, then add moisture absorbers inside the packaging. In ocean containers, Avoid pallets directly against steel walls; instead, create a small air gap and use humidity absorbers hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so Furniture sets are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value furnishings and decorative items typically Require a Commercial 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 decorative items, confirm if any IP documentation or Certificates of origin are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for household furniture and decorative items is usually based on weight, which often Does not reflect the actual value of designer pieces, Mirrors, or premium home decoration items. We recommend purchasing supplemental freight insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy protects against breakage and moisture damage. This better ensures you can Recover the full replacement cost if items are damaged in transit.

When shipping Furniture & Home Décor via ocean freight, it is essential to ensure that items are properly packaged to prevent damage during transit. This includes using durable materials for cushioning and securing items in containers to withstand the ocean's conditions. Additionally, customs regulations must be adhered to, including providing detailed inventories of the items being shipped.

The required documentation for shipping Furniture & Home Décor includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any necessary certificates for customs clearance. It is important to ensure that all paperwork is accurately completed to comply with both U.S. export regulations and Italian import regulations.

DNA offers ground transportation including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and drayage services, with U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage, scalable capacity, GPS tracking, and digital documentation.

Yes, DNA offers tariff classification and valuation as part of our in-house expertise.

DNA utilizes partnered facilities in key logistics hubs, including locations near important ports for strategic storage and fulfillment.