Shipping Furniture from Fortaleza to Navegantes via Ocean Freight

Moving Furniture and decorative items Requires multi-step packing. You should knock down removable legs, shelves, and hardware, then Wrap each component separately. Use foam corners on table tops, cabinets, and Mirrors, then place items in custom crates with Tight internal cushioning. Finally, clearly mark all packages as “Fragile” and indicate the top orientation.

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

For moisture-sensitive household furniture and Home decor, shippers should use Sealed inner bags around each boxed or crated item, then add silica gel inside the packaging. In ocean containers, Avoid pallets directly against steel walls; instead, create a small air gap and use Container desiccants hung from lashing points. Choose sheltered loading bays so Furniture sets are not exposed to rain during loading.

International shipments of high-value household furniture and Home decor typically need a Commercial invoice, packing list, and tariff 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, Check if any IP documentation or Certificates of origin are required by the destination country.

Standard carrier liability for furnishings and Home decor is usually based on weight, which often understates the actual value of designer pieces, Mirrors, or premium home furnishings. We recommend purchasing supplemental freight insurance for high-value or fragile shipments, and confirming that the policy Covers 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 protective materials such as bubble wrap, foam, and sturdy boxes. Additionally, larger items may require crating for added security, and it is important to consider weight distribution when loading containers.

For domestic shipping between Fortaleza and Navegantes, all shipments must comply with Brazilian customs regulations. This includes providing proper documentation such as invoices, packing lists, and any applicable tax information. It's important to ensure that all items adhere to local standards for safety and quality, as well as any necessary permits for specific types of furnishings.

When discrepancies arise, we address them promptly, and SAMMIE also flags duplicates or anomalies before invoices are sent, with your dedicated Client Success Officer available for clarification.

Our DNA Expert Date provides the most accurate dynamic forecasts in the industry, using historical data, live vessel telemetry, weather, and port congestion overlays to go beyond basic status updates.

DNA Supply Chain maintains over 97% accuracy, with SAMMIE reducing human errors, flagging duplicate invoices, suggesting corrections, auto-matching charges to events and documents, and speeding reconciliation.